Cao Xueqin

Author: Wang Shifu
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: "The Story of the Western Chamber," "The Peony Pavilion," "The Palace of Eternal Life," and "The Peach Blossom Fan" are four classic love operas in ancient China. Since their inception hundreds of years ago, they have been adapted into various theatrical forms and remain active on the stage, exerting a broad influence on the moral sentiments of the Chinese nation. To this day, they still hold significant aesthetic and educational value. Building upon our publishing of classic theatrical works such as "The Four Great Yuan Qu Masters," "Complete Ming Qu," "Complete Qing Qu," "Zhu Gong," and "Dong Western Chamber," our company has seized the timeless theme of love in the modern era to launch this collection of rare illustrated classical opera masterpieces. Our goal is to provide readers with a premium appreciation of classical theater. "Illustrated Four Great Classical Love Tragedies and Comedies" is meticulously compiled from our collection of rare manuscripts and adorned with highly valuable illustrations from Ming and Qing dynasty woodblock prints. With exquisite packaging, it is presented to all opera enthusiasts and young friends as a fragrant offering, hoping that these classic love dramas will bloom brilliantly in the 21st century of reform and opening-up.