A Brief Introduction to Yuan Qu

Author: Wang Qun
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Publish Date: 2000-01-01
Features: Yuanqu is a term encompassing Yuan Zaju (a form of traditional Chinese opera) and Yuan Sanqu (a form of lyrical poetry). It is a classical literary style with distinct characteristics of its era and secularism, marking the maturation of traditional Chinese opera. This book is divided into four chapters and thirteen sections. In addition to providing concise introductions to the origins of Yuanqu (such as Song Ci, Jin Zuguqiao, etc.), fundamental knowledge (such as xiaoling, taoqu, jingong, chenzi, etc.), and developmental schools (such as the Bense school and the Wencai school, etc.), it also carefully selects and offers in-depth yet accessible interpretations and appreciations of representative works by renowned Yuanqu writers (such as Guan Hanqing, Bai Pu, Ma Zhiyuan, Zhou Deqing, etc.).