October Novel Writing Series -- Dreams Break at the Pass of Kuanhe

Author: Ling Li
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Publication Date: 2000-10-01
Features: Dreams of a Broken Pass depicts the Opium War, but the war is pushed to the background. The fate and experiences of actors from the "lower strata" of the (traditional Chinese opera troupe) become the main focus. This is done to portray the war and its special era more authentically and intimately.