Among the Four Great Masterpieces, which one represented the highest peak of Chinese ancient novels? The answer was 'Dream of the Red Chamber'. 'Dream of the Red Chamber' was considered the pinnacle of ancient Chinese novels in the Qing Dynasty. With the love story of Jia Baoyu, Lin Daiyu and others as the main line, the novel shows the richness of human nature and the complexity of society through the description of feudal society and family system. The plot of the novel is complicated, the characters are full, the language is beautiful, and the thoughts are profound. It is a classic work in ancient Chinese novels. 'Dream of the Red Chamber' enjoyed a high reputation not only in China but also around the world. It was one of the most influential works of literature in the world after Hamlet, written by British shakespeare. It not only had a profound influence on Chinese literature, but also had an important influence on world literature.