The background of Dream of the Red Chamber
'Dream of the Red Chamber' was created in the Qing Dynasty and had a rich cultural and historical background. Cao Xueqin was born in the late 18th century in Beijing during the Qing Dynasty. She was from a wealthy landlord class family. He had received a good education since childhood and was familiar with traditional Chinese culture and literature. In his middle age, due to the changes in his family, he began a difficult journey and experienced many storms. During this journey, he came into contact with many social reality and began to think about the meaning of life and the value of humanity. The creative background of 'Dream of the Red Chamber' mainly involved the following aspects: 1. The political and social situation of the Qing Dynasty: Dream of the Red Chamber described the political and social situation of the Qing Dynasty, especially the life and interpersonal relationships within the palace, as well as the conflicts and contradictions between social classes. 2. The rise and fall of the family and the complexity of human nature: Cao Xueqin's family gradually declined at the end of the Qing Dynasty, so he felt the decline of the family and the complexity of human nature. When he wrote Dream of the Red Chamber, he explored the complexity of human nature and the rise and fall of the family by describing the stories and characters of the family. 3. The style of literature and art: The creative style of "Dream of the Red Chamber" is unique. It has become a classic in the history of Chinese literature with exquisite emotional descriptions, unique artistic techniques and profound thoughts. To sum up, the background of "Dream of the Red Chamber" is rich in cultural and historical content. It shows the complexity of human nature and the rise and fall of the family through the description of the politics, society, family and human nature of the Qing Dynasty. It is a literary work with profound ideology and cultural value.
