Enraptured by the East Wind: A Review of Traditional Chinese Opera Through the Ages

Author: Lü Shukun
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Classical Chinese opera in our country, apart from Yuan and Ming zaju, also includes Ming and Qing chuanqi and its predecessor, the Southern Drama of Song and Yuan. This is a very rich cultural heritage. The lyrical parts of these plays are full of works that are widely acclaimed, and some chapters can even be considered eternal masterpieces, naturally deserving to be regarded as the finest in poetry! The lyrical selections in this book adhere to the standards of beautiful imagery and lingering charm, based on the prescribed context and character personalities of the plays. The annotations are concise and avoid tedious textual research. The analysis strives to be both profound and accessible, easy to understand. To help readers fully grasp the selected lyrical texts, the annotations provide brief introductions to the play content and the authors' lives.