Opera story

Author: Guan Qiqi
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Publish Date: 2005-02-01
Features: Since the Yuan Dynasty, when the first published scripts of dramatic works appeared, theatrical literature has shone brilliantly in the realm of Chinese literature. Theatrical literature can be considered a remarkable gem in the vast world of Chinese classical literary arts. This book selects the most representative stories from Peking Opera, Kunqu Opera, and Huangmei Opera, including ten unforgettable plays such as The Injustice to Dou E, The Orphan of Zhao, and Romance of the West Chamber. The author, with fluent prose and masterful storytelling skills, writes about touching and intertwined lives of joy and sorrow. Since the Yuan Dynasty, when the first published scripts of dramatic works appeared, theatrical literature has shone brilliantly in the realm of Chinese literature. Theatrical literature can be considered a remarkable gem in the vast world of Chinese classical literary arts. In this book, we have selected ten highly representative stories from Peking Opera, Kunqu Opera, and Huangmei Opera, including tragedies and comedies. However, the comedy is not the same as the absurd and humorous style in modern theater, and the tragedy is not entirely despairing and bleak. There is still hope hidden within. This is clearly influenced by the long-standing Confucian thought, which believes in the interplay of fortune and misfortune and emphasizes the doctrine of the mean. As a result, comedy and tragedy are not so sharply separated.