Li-Yan-Zhai Graded Text Annotated Manuscript,

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Title

Li-Yan-Zhai Graded Text Annotated Manuscript,

Subject

Classical Chinese literature, textual criticism, manuscript studies

Description

A handwritten manuscript of Dream of the Red Chamber annotated by Zhiyanzhai, providing early commentary on the novel’s structure, themes, and authorship.

Creator

Cao Xueqin (Author), Zhiyanzhai (Annotator)

Source

http://www.pbegolf.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/%E8%84%82%E7%A0%9A%E6%96%8B%E9%87%8D%E8%AF%84%E7%9F%B3%E5%A4%B4%E8%AE%B0%E4%BF%AE%E8%AE%A2.pdf

Date

18th century (original manuscript);

Contributor

Zhiyanzhai (annotator)

Relation

Related versions: Cheng-Yi Printed Edition (1791), later annotated editions

Language

Classical Chinese

Type

Text, Manuscript

Coverage

Qing Dynasty, China

Citation

Cao Xueqin (Author), Zhiyanzhai (Annotator), “Li-Yan-Zhai Graded Text Annotated Manuscript,,” Omeka, accessed February 7, 2026, https://omeka.ischool.utoronto.ca/items/show/4.

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