Opera and the Moral Tradition

Author: Ding Bo Wu Xinlei
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Publish Date: 2002-04-01
Features: Starting from the artistic pursuit of education through entertainment in traditional Chinese opera, the author elucidates the significant educational role of opera activities. The book examines the moral concepts reflected in the development of classical Chinese opera and argues for the positive significance of opera in promoting morality. It points out the historical characteristics and limitations of opera. When discussing the conscious pursuit of social impact in opera creation, the author specifically analyzes many renowned works in the history of opera, particularly focusing on representative works that celebrate patriotism, integrity, and other virtues, demonstrating the profound and extensive influence of these works on public moral values. Additionally, the book discusses the importance of the "renewal of tradition" in the art of New China opera in promoting new moral trends and affirms the relationship between opera art and moral propagation in socialist cultural construction.