Great Wall Classic Tragedies of China (Volumes 1 & 2) - Revised Edition with Annotations

Author: Wang Jisi (Editor-in-Chief), Li Huwu, Ning Xiyuan (Associate Editors)
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Features: This book collects ten classic Chinese tragic plays, including "The Orphan of Zhao," "In the Palace of Han Palace," "The Story of the Yueh Fei," and "The Ballad of the Pipa." The collected plays are comprehensive, with each play preceded by a plot summary and detailed annotations. The content is thorough, not only serving professionals for reading and research but also helping ordinary readers gain a comprehensive understanding of traditional Chinese theater. Among China's rich and diverse traditional theater, tragedy is one of the most captivating and emotionally moving genres. It is one of the artistic treasures created by our nation. The ten classic tragedies selected here are among the more 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 from lower strata who have long been deprived of cultural education, have used them for self-education and entertainment. This valuable theatrical heritage of China still holds appreciation value and reference significance for our readers and writers today.