Zhumadian Network News (Reporter Li Hejian).Recently, Wang Hui, a middle school Chinese teacher in Zhengyang County, has published a new book "Reading the Dream of Red Mansions without Eaves" by Global Publishing House. The book is the author's reading notes on all the reviews of "Dream of Red Mansions" in recent years, with a total of 300,000 words.
Reading became a way of life for Wang Hui.
Wang Hui has been engaged in literary creation since 2011 and has published more than 30 essays. He loves to read, especially Dream of the Red Chamber. "Reading A Dream of Red Mansions with Boundless Food" is the crystallization of the author's years of study of "A Dream of Red Mansions", and his deep emotions and unique insights on this classic masterpiece are revealed between the lines.
Reading Dream of Red Mansions is not only a reading note, but also a work full of emotion and thinking. Wang Hui interprets "Dream of Red Mansions" from his own perspective, and shows the unique charm of this classic masterpiece through delicate brushstrokes.
Liu Qiang, Doctor of Literature of Fudan University, Professor and Doctoral Supervisor of the Department of Chinese of Tongji University, and Liu Hongjuan, Doctor of Literature of Capital Normal University and Senior Chinese Teacher of Beijing Wenhui Middle School, all spoke highly of Wang Hui's work, believing that it is a work with unique charm and value.
The cover of "Reading Dream of Red Mansions" without eaves and fasting.
Reading A Dream of Red Mansions without Beams undoubtedly provides a new perspective for readers who love A Dream of Red Mansions. By reading this book, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the essence and connotation of Dream of the Red Chamber.
Wang Hui was an avid reader of "Dream of the Red Chamber", and he collected a handwritten photocopy of "The Dream of the Red Chamber" issued by Qianlong, hundreds of stamps of the "Dream of the Red Chamber" series issued in China, and a complete set of gold and silver coins of the "Dream of the Red Chamber" series.
When I was studying as a teacher, I became acquainted with "Dream of Red Mansions".
Wang Hui was fascinated by Dream of the Red Chamber for the first time when he was a teacher student, and since then he has fallen in love with this masterpiece depicting human nature, emotions and society.
When Wang Hui was a teacher, it was the beginning of his relationship with "Dream of Red Mansions". At that time, it took him more than a month to read this huge work, and he was deeply moved by the storyline, characters and profound connotations. He indulged in the world of Jia Baoyu, Lin Daiyu, Xue Baochai and other characters, felt their joys, sorrows, and sorrows, and thought about their fate and choices. This book not only gave him a taste of the charm of classical Chinese literature, but also gave him a deeper understanding of life.
In 1995, Wang Hui graduated from normal school and returned to his hometown of Zhengyang County to become a Chinese teacher in a township middle school. He is well aware of the value of "Dream of the Red Chamber" and hopes to pass on this love of literature to his students, so in his class, he can often hear explanations and discussions about "Dream of the Red Chamber". He guides students to read deeply, understand the inner world of the characters, and explore the deeper meaning of the story. His classes were full of energy, and his students grew to fall in love with the classic.
In addition to teaching Dream of the Red Chamber in the classroom, Wang Hui is also active in collecting books and materials related to Dream of the Red Chamber. As long as it is a book related to "Dream of Red Mansions", no matter what the version, age, or form, he will not hesitate to collect it. His home is filled with various editions of Dream of the Red Chamber, ranging from the earliest manuscripts to modern printed editions, from single books to collections. These books are not only his precious treasures, but also an important carrier of the culture of the Red Chamber that he shares with his students.
Wang Hui's love for Dream of Red Mansions is not limited to reading and collecting. He also often organizes reading activities, seminars and performances on the theme of "Dream of the Red Chamber", so that students can understand and feel the charm of this work more deeply. He encouraged students to use their imagination to express their understanding and perception of Dream of the Red Chamber through painting, writing, and performance. These activities not only enrich students' extracurricular life, but also make them more passionate about literature and traditional culture.
Wang Hui's affectionate interpretation of "Dream of Red Mansions".
There are hundreds of characters with names and surnames in "Dream of Red Mansions", with different identities and personalities, but under Cao Xueqin's wonderful pen, they show the unique color of life. The longer he reads Dream of Red Mansions, the deeper Wang Hui's feelings become, and after twenty or thirty years of precipitation and accumulation, he has written a 300,000-word reading article.
In the Spring Festival of 2020, the outbreak of the new crown epidemic allowed Wang Hui to spend the longest winter vacation in his teaching career. However, this did not leave him idle. On the contrary, he used this time to complete the sorting out of all the reading notes of "Dream of Red Mansions" in recent years. This is a kind of pursuit of literature, but also a love of life.
After several years of precipitation and polishing, in the spring of 2023, Wang Hui revised the reading notes several times, and finally finalized it as "Reading Dream of Red Mansions without Eaves and Love". This book not only retains the chapters that are highly consistent with the original work of Red Mansions, but also the author has made a detailed interpretation of each chapter, and made appropriate analysis and evaluation.
This book was highly praised by Liu Qiang, a doctor of literature from Fudan University, a professor of the Department of Chinese at Tongji University, and a doctoral supervisor. He not only gave Wang Hui thoughtful revisions, but also actively recommended the book. Liu Qiang said that Wang Hui's interpretation has both depth and breadth, and his understanding of "Dream of Red Mansions" has gone beyond the level of ordinary readers and reached an academic height.
At the same time, Liu Hongjuan, a classmate of Wang Hui, a doctor of literature from Capital Normal University and a Chinese teacher at Beijing Wenhui Middle School, also spoke highly of the book "Reading the Dream of Red Mansions without Beams". She said that Wang Hui's detailed interpretation and appropriate analysis and evaluation of each episode made people feel his love and awe for "Dream of Red Mansions". Moreover, his insights are unique and unconventional, which makes people move and can't help but admire.