Golden Bottles--Classical Literature Research Materials Collection

Author: Huang Lin
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: The Golden Lotus is an influential work in the history of Chinese fiction. This book compiles major materials about The Golden Lotus from the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty to the May Fourth Movement over three hundred years, for the reference of researchers. The entire book is divided into five volumes. Volume 1 compiles prefaces, prefaces to the continuation, prologues, and general rules of various editions of The Golden Lotus and its sequels, as well as plays. Volume 2 compiles appendices and preface reviews before each chapter from Zhang Zhupo's commented edition during the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty. Volume 3 compiles miscellaneous notes and reviews about The Golden Lotus from various collections, notes, and letters during the Ming, Qing, and modern periods. Volume 4 compiles content related to operas adapted from The Golden Lotus. Volume 5 includes preface reviews of Wenlong's edition and an accompanying special essay.