{"product_id":"9780140443707","title":"The Story Of The Stone","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a classic work of fiction and a landmark in Chinese literature. Spanning five volumes, it traces the rise and decline of a noble clan, set against a vividly observed social world filled with humor, precise detail, and lyrical moments. The central themes—family life, desire, duty, and the rituals that govern daily existence—unfold with warmth, wit, and quiet wonder. The intended readers are adults and students of world literature who relish intricate character studies and a contemplative pace.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe storytelling is narrative-driven, presenting a broad ensemble of family members and their circle. The world is detailed and tactile, blending social realism with humorous observation and moments of lyrical poetry. The reading experience invites immersion in domestic life, social mores, and the small, telling gestures that reveal character.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReadings move through everyday rituals, courtly etiquette, and intimate confidences, with an overarching meditation on fate and a metaphysical order that hints at Buddhist belief and the supernatural. The work presents characters with nuance, letting humor and sorrow share the stage as the saga unfolds toward a quiet, poignant truth about human longing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMulti-volume epic tracing a noble family's rise and fall\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRich ensemble of characters and richly observed social rituals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLyrical, precise prose blending realism, humor, and poetry\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSubtle spiritual undertones and questions about fate and the beyond\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong cultural context with traditional Chinese family life and customs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter finishing, readers gain a nuanced understanding of family dynamics across generations, plus insight into Chinese cultural life and timeless questions about fortune, desire, and moral choice. The work invites reflection, deepens empathy, and leaves a lasting impression of the beauty and fragility of human life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540389540057,"sku":"9780140443707","price":765.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/714fJ3XT3jL._SL1500.jpg?v=1776668625","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9780140443707","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}