Analysis of the Garden Creation and Garden Practice by Gu Chun,the Author of Shadows of the Dream of Red Mansions
The portrayal of gardens in A Dream of Red Mansions and the depiction of female characters engaged in garden activities had a significant influence on the garden design of Gu Chun,a female poet from the Qing dynasty.This article aims to explore the cultural significance of women's involvement in garden-making and the impact of literary works like A Dream of Red Mansions on their practices.Specifically,Gu Chun's portrayal of the five gardens in her own sequel to A Dream of Red Mansions,Shadows of the Dream of Red Mansions,is analyzed,her participation in her family's garden building projects is examined,her garden creation is summarized and her cultural background and garden-thoughts are analyzed.Through the analysis,the cultural contexts behind women's active participation in garden practices in Qing Dynasty and its significance in shaping gender roles are revealed.Moreover,the implicit connection between A Dream of Red Mansions and women's garden activities is uncovered,highlighting how this literary work both reflected and influenced women's everyday practices.
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