Selected Works of Cao Yu

Author: Cao Yu
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: Cao Yu, a renowned playwright. He began his dramatic writing career in 1933. In 1933, he published his debut work Thunderstorm, which established his position in the history of Chinese theater; in 1935, he created Sunrise, and in 1940, he wrote The Wilderness. This book includes three of his famous plays. Thunderstorm focuses the complex entanglements of two families over 30 years into a single day, revealing the evils and tragedies of the old social system; Sunrise, set against the backdrop of urban social life, portrays the dark reality of Chinese society in the 1930s and also foresees a bright future when light is about to arrive; The Wilderness, set in a typical feudal scholar-official family in Beijing, depicts the various conflicts and contradictions during the decline of the socio-economic conditions at the time, showcasing the arduous journey of the new generation in pursuit of a better life. The three plays present different historical settings, profound content, and unique artistic techniques.