Tag Archives: Journey to the West

A Dream of Red Mansions

Posted on July 20, 2014 by vanbraman

Last week I finished reading A Dream of Red Mansions by Cao Xueqin. The book is also known as Dream of the Red Chamber or The Story of the Stone. This was a major undertaking as the book consisted of … Continue reading →

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Journey to the West

Posted on April 2, 2013 by vanbraman

No, I am not leaving on a journey to the west. In fact, my next journey will be to the east as I head back home. Instead, I am referring to the Chinese classic novel Journey to the West. I … Continue reading →

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