History of Chinese Drama

Author: Wang Weiguo
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Publishing Date: 1998-01-01
Features: After a month of hard work, A History of Chinese Drama has finally been completed. A century of history was condensed into a month, which was quite challenging for me and the other two contributors. However, we are still deeply grateful to the China Cultural Publishing Group for daring to publish such a History of Drama during a time of crisis in the theater world and a downturn in the publication of academic works. Its significance far exceeds mere academic support. This book systematically records the nearly century-long development of Chinese drama, explaining how it evolved from an imported art form into a world-class part of our national culture. It preserves the footsteps of the pioneers who struggled to lay the foundation, as well as the glorious achievements they created for the progress of the times and the enrichment of China's cultural treasury. The book also summarizes valuable historical lessons. It holds academic value while remaining concise, accessible, and easy to read.