Revised and Annotated The Ten Great Classical Tragedies of China (Volume 1 & 2)

Author: Wang Jisi, Editor-in-Chief, Li Huwu, Ning Xiyuan, Xiao Shanyin, Deputy Editors
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Publishing Date: 2002-01-01
Features: This book collects ten classical Chinese tragedies, including "The Injustice to Dou E," "The Autumn in the Han Palace," "The Orphan of Zhao," "The Story of the Pipa," and more. The collected plays are comprehensive, with plot summaries and detailed annotations provided before each play. The content of this book is extensive, not only serving as a valuable resource for professionals but also helping ordinary readers gain a comprehensive understanding of classical Chinese theater. Among the rich and diverse classical Chinese theater in our country, tragedies are the most captivating and emotionally moving genres. They are one of the artistic treasures created by our nation. The ten classical tragedies selected here are among the most representative works. These plays have been performed on stage for centuries, and their plots and characters are almost universally known. For a long time, the people of our country, especially those lower classes who were long deprived of the right to education, have used them for self-education and entertainment. This precious legacy of Chinese opera still holds value and serves as a reference for our readers and writers today.