Searching for the Literary Value of Moment in Peking from its Comparison with The Dream of Red Mansion

Moment in Peking is called the modern version of The Dream of Red Mansion. From the prospects of characters establishment and the structure, we can all find the hints of The Dream of Red Mansion. However, the two stories are set in different times and the characters are distinct. Lin Yutang learnt from The Dream of Red Mansion, created an epic novel under the background of war with the aim to give full scope to Chinese culture and introduce China to the westerners. From a comparison with The Dream of Red Mansion, the literary value of Moment in Peking can be seen more clearly.