
A luminous blend of philosophy and fiction, this audio adventure picks up the thread of a beloved classic and weaves a fresh tapestry of dream and feeling. A monk‑like scholar discovers a hidden inscription on a stone, revealing a lost continuation of the original tale that had been thought vanished. The narrative reflects on how emotion births dream, and dream in turn jekylls the heart, inviting listeners to contemplate the thin line between reality and illusion.
When the aging Jia Yucun awakens from a feverish stupor, the enigmatic Zhen Shiyin greets him with riddles about the stone’s secret, urging him to abandon worldly ties and set out on a pilgrimage. Together they journey toward the legendary Furong City—a realm that hovers between heaven and earth—where ghostly courtesans, the mystic Twelve Hairpins, and the ghost of Lin Daiyu await. Along the way, philosophical debates about fate, love, and the power of the written word unfold, promising a richly imaginative first act that beckons the curious ear.
Language
zh
Duration
~5 hours (308K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Apr 27, 2008
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Known only by the pen name 嫏嬛山樵, this Qing-era writer is remembered for a single surviving work: a continuation of Dream of the Red Chamber that carries its characters into dreamlike, otherworldly scenes.
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