{"product_id":"the-story-of-the-stone-9781513268927","title":"The Story of the Stone","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor generations, the Jia family is held in high esteem but when they lose favor with the emperor, their luxury lifestyle comes to an end.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Story of the Stone\u003c\/i\u003e focuses on internal and external conflicts that arise as they adjust to their unexpected plight.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJia Baoyu is heir to a prestigious family, that's held multiple imperial titles throughout the years. Despite their history and social standing, they are targeted by the emperor who strips them of their land and personal fortune. As the family's wealth wanes, the young Jia struggles with his affection for his cousin Lin Daiyu, as he's already engaged to Xue Baochai. It's a compelling romance drama set against the family's economic decline.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRevered for centuries, \u003ci\u003eThe Story of the Stone\u003c\/i\u003e is one of the Four Classic Novels in Chinese literature. It's a depiction of pre-modern times that is both bleak and illuminating. Cao Xueqin delivers a piercing commentary on the duplicity of the social and political structure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Story of the Stone\u003c\/i\u003e is both modern and readable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Mint Editions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/08\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781513268927\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 1042","brand":"Cao Xueqin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38027871518901,"sku":"9781513268927","price":35.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_c5b1b4cd-d236-4e04-8593-850524b2d468.jpg?v=1609194015","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-story-of-the-stone-9781513268927","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}