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by Linda Ching
tory of the Stone defines
the framework of what is known as China's greatest and most acclaimed
novel, Dream of the Red Chamber, by Cao Xueqin. It has been exquisitely
illustrated and reinterpreted by award winning author/ photographer Linda
Ching. Shot on location in China, it recaptures a rich period of history
that is all but a dream today. Says Ching, "They say that the best
thoughts can never be spoken because they transcend words. I related to
this as the essence of the story became clear to me. I also realized that
nuances and meaning can be lost in the conveyance of ideas from one language
to another. With that in mind, I hope these photographs will illuminate
the Western mind to the magnificence of this 200 year old masterwork in
a way that English translations have not."
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