I. Life
Cao Xueqin was born in a cultural family in 17 15. His grandfather Cao was a famous calligrapher in Ming Dynasty, and his father was a famous calligrapher. Cao Xueqin was smart since he was a child and liked reading and writing. His poetic attainments are very high, and he once performed literary grace in front of Emperor Kangxi. However, due to the decline of the family and the darkness of the officialdom, Cao Xueqin suffered all his life and finally died in 1763 at the age of 48.
Second, work.
Cao Xueqin's masterpiece is A Dream of Red Mansions, which is a novel with Jia Baoyu, Lin Daiyu and Xue Baochai as the main line and Jia Fu as the background. The novel describes the rise and fall of a feudal family and reflects all kinds of disadvantages of feudal society. A Dream of Red Mansions, with its profound ideological connotation, unique artistic style and exquisite literary skills, has become a classic in the history of China literature.
Third, creative style.
Cao Xueqin's creative style is unique. He is good at using symbolism to skillfully integrate characters, plots and images into the novel, making it more profound, vivid and emotional. He is also good at comparing the personalities, fates and emotions of Jia Baoyu, Lin Daiyu and Xue Baochai. , thus exposing the disadvantages of feudal society. In addition, Cao Xueqin is also good at using exaggeration and irony to make the novel more vivid and interesting.
Fourth, the end.
Cao Xueqin is a great master in the history of China literature, and his masterpiece A Dream of Red Mansions has become a classic in the history of China literature. His creative style is unique, profound, vivid and full of emotion, which has a far-reaching impact on the development of China literature. We should remember Cao Xueqin's contribution and cherish his literary heritage.