Essence of Chinese Drama Centennial (Volume 1, Volume 2)

Author: Wang Peiyuan
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: The Century of Chinese Drama is a collection of Chinese plays from the 20th century, featuring 20 scripts by 20 of the most accomplished playwrights in China over the past century. These works have had a profound impact on the Chinese theater stage. Chinese drama has a long and rich history, with many classic playwrights and works. However, modern Chinese theater began with the introduction of Western theater into China. This collection is carefully curated to reflect this phenomenon, selecting playwrights who have made significant achievements in introducing foreign drama, especially those who have created influential works and developed distinct styles. In compiling the works, we have also ensured a balanced representation of plays from different eras, giving priority to those that broke new ground, introduced innovations, generated enthusiastic responses on stage, and attracted attention from both audiences and literary history.