Prof. Li-Chuan Ou of the Department of Chinese Literature completed her new masterwork A Grand View of the Red Chamber: General Introduction in December 2014.  Published by NTU Press, the new book is the first in a series that the respected Redologist will present on her many years of in-depth research into the Chinese classical novel, Dream of the Red Chamber.

NTU Press invited Prof. Ou to serve as the keynote speaker at her book’s official release ceremony at this year’s Taipei International Book Exhibition in February.  During her speech, the literary scholar shared with the audience her fascinating research achievements as well as the profound thoughts and inspiration readers can find within the pages of this great literary work of the Qing dynasty.

Prof. Ou described the Dream of the Red Chamber as a monumental tragic symphony within which all of the beautiful and wonderful things in life are destined for disillusionment, and paradise itself fated to collapse.

Prof. Ou is not just an outstanding research scholar; she is a dedicated educator, as well.  In addition, the time and effort Ou invests in her students earned her the Educator Award at The Open Education Awards for Excellence in April.

A Grand View of the Red Chamber Dream: Maternal Figures, the second book in Prof. Ou’s series, will be released by NTU Press in the second half of the year.