War and Peace and Dream of the Red Chamber were both very famous literary works with their own unique value and charm. However, due to the different backgrounds and topics of their works, their greatness also varied. War and Peace is a war novel by Leo Tolstoy, which tells the story of war and peace in the Russian Empire in the early 19th century. The novel deeply reflected the cruelty of war and the complexity of human nature. It described the psychological and physiological effects of war on people and showed the helplessness and helplessness of human beings in the face of war. In addition, the novel also explored topics such as family, friendship, and faith, which had high literary value and historical significance. 'Dream of the Red Chamber' was a Qing Dynasty story depicting the family lives of Jia Baoyu, Lin Daiyu, and other characters, as well as the various ills of feudal society. The novel is known for its rich character images, delicate emotional descriptions, and grand narrative structure. It is considered to be the pinnacle of Chinese classical novels. The novel also involved love, marriage, friendship and other topics, showing the kindness, beauty and complexity of human nature. It had a high literary and artistic level. Therefore, whether it was in terms of literary value, historical significance, or artistic achievements, War and Peace and Dream of the Red Chamber were both great literary works. It was impossible to simply compare who was greater. Each of them has its own unique charm and value. They are all treasures of Chinese literature and culture.