Classical Drama Music Appreciation Dictionary

Author: Lü Weifen
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: "A Dictionary of Appreciating Classical Drama Lyrics" takes the lyrics from classical drama works as its object of appreciation, analyzing their profound content and exquisite artistry. Due to the vast number of ancient drama works and their rich diversity due to differences in eras and schools, the works included in this book cannot be all-encompassing. It primarily focuses on renowned masterpieces. However, as it is named a "dictionary," it naturally requires a broader selection. It includes works that are both ideologically sound and artistically superior, as well as those with significant influence in the history of Chinese opera. It also considers breadth and comprehensiveness, those works that possess certain characteristics or representativeness, aiming to reflect the overall picture of Chinese classical opera. "A Dictionary of Appreciating Classical Drama Lyrics" is a reference book that appreciates and analyzes the lyrics from Chinese classical drama works. The appreciated drama lyrics include Xiqu and Dagu from the Song Dynasty, Zaju, Nanxi, and Zugu from the Jin and Yuan periods, and Zaju and Chuanqi from the Ming and Qing periods (excluding Huabu opera works).