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You've hit upon one of my favorite aspects of studying classical literature this morning. If I spent the time studying my languages that I've been watching videos and reading about aspects of textual criticism, I'd be a lot farther along in them. But the time chasing that aspect, which really fascinates me, is not wasted. I believe any serious scholar of language and literature benefits greatly from evaluating the value of translations and studying examples of the transmission of the texts. It is awesome to have quality resources dedicated to that study. I used credit card rewards to acquire the major critical edition and companion volume relating to the book of Ecclesiastes. I applaud you for taking on this monumentally greater task for Dream of the Red Chamber, and I am an example of a person drawn into it by your seemingly boundless enthusiasm.