Rereading the Stone

Kevin Wilson, William Jones
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Rereading the Stone

Rereading the Stone is a weekly discussion of historical Chinese literature, philosophy, and poetry, currently focusing on the Qing dynastic Classic novel Dream of the Red Chamber (Hong lou meng 紅樓夢) also known as Story of the Stone (Shitou ji 石頭記).

  1. JUN 8

    Ep. 85: Rereading Hong lou meng 紅樓夢 Chapter 40 part 1

    It's Chapter 40 of Dream of the Red Chamber (Story of the Stone, Hongloumeng), and we're accompanying Grannie Liu on her tour of Prospect Garden. In what ways is the garden reflective of, and in dialogue with, Grannie’s Liu’s dreams and desires? What does Grannie Liu accurately perceive on her tour, and where does she project? And what about the “country bumpkin” role that Grannie Liu is compelled to occupy? Is there any method to the maddening interplay of truth and fiction in the garden?Sup...

    1h 7m

  2. APR 6

    Ep. 84: Rereading Hong lou meng 紅樓夢 Chapter 39 part 2

    In this episode, we puzzle over Grannie Liu’s arithmetic while questioning how age and social class more broadly inform her interactions with Grandmother Jia. A continuation of our discussion of chapter 39 of Dream of the Red Chamber (Story of the Stone), a classic work of historical Chinese literature.Support the show! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1269965/supporters/newSupport the show

    51 min

  3. JAN 31

    Ep. 83: Rereading Hong lou meng 紅樓夢 chapter 39 part 1/2

    We treat the first part of Chapter 39 of Dream of the Red Chamber (Story of the Stone, Hongloumeng), as Li Wan and friends wax philosophical on the importance of having good servants to dissipate loneliness... our discussion turns toward issues of social value, and the paradoxes of hierarchy and intimacy.Support the show

    1h 2m

  4. 12/13/2023

    Ep. 82: Rereading Hong lou meng 紅樓夢 Chapter 38 part 4

    The end (or is it beginning?) of our Chapter 38 review! (This was originally intended to be the first episode we’d release, but it was the last to be recorded, and we forgot to rearrange them.) The final part of our foray into this dense and rich chapter of Dream of the Red Chamber (Story of the Stone).Support the show

    1h 7m

  5. 09/28/2023

    Episode 81: Rereading Hong lou meng 紅樓夢 Chapter 38 part 3

    The Chapter 38 poetry review continues! No poetic stone left unturned!Support the show

    44 min

  6. 08/30/2023

    Ep. 80: Rereading Hong lou meng 紅樓夢 Chapter 38 part 2

    The Chapter 38 poetry review of Hong lou meng (Dream of the Red Chamber, Story of the Stone) continues!Note: as indicated in the episode, some “creative” post-production editing was performed in order to improve upon and to correct elements of our original commentary.Also note: The Greek painter whose name escapes Kevin in the episode is Parrhasius!Final note: The Leonard Cohen song briefly in question is "Tower of Song."Support the show

    58 min

  7. 07/15/2023

    Episode 79: Rereading Hong lou meng Chapter 紅樓夢 Chapter 38 part 1

    After a brief but productive hiatus, in which considerable Hong lou meng’ing was happening “behind the scenes,” Rereading returns, with a poetry-pilled perusal of Chapter 38! This is the first part of our exploration of this chapter. Support the show

    1h 23m

  8. 03/05/2023

    Ep 78: Rereading Hong lou meng 紅樓夢 chapter 37 part 2/2

    New poetry club “The Crab-flower Club” 海棠社 just dropped, and Daiyu is sweeping up sunsets. Meanwhile Baoyu can’t seem to keep on-prompt…Support the show

    58 min
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Rereading the Stone is a weekly discussion of historical Chinese literature, philosophy, and poetry, currently focusing on the Qing dynastic Classic novel Dream of the Red Chamber (Hong lou meng 紅樓夢) also known as Story of the Stone (Shitou ji 石頭記).

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  • Creator
    Kevin Wilson, William Jones
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    85
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Rereading the Stone
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