Kunqu Opera and Folk Culture

Author: Wang Tingxin
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Publish Date: 2005-02-01
Features: The profound depth of Kunqu opera art is closely related to its close connection with folk culture. Therefore, to help people understand Kunqu opera from a broader folk cultural background, systematically organizing and clarifying the relationship between Kunqu opera and folk culture becomes a meaningful endeavor. This book retrieves precious historical materials that reflect the relationship between the two from a vast amount of literature. It systematically discusses the connection between Kunqu opera and folk culture from aspects such as the relationship between Kunqu opera and festivals, seasonal customs, life rituals, banquet customs, and court customs, as well as the various customs formed by Kunqu opera in areas like troupe organization, operation, performance, and belief. This book is China's first academic work to systematically explore the relationship between Kunqu opera and folk culture. Its rich materials and clear arguments are beneficial for further research on the history and theory of Kunqu opera, as well as for a deeper understanding of its nature, as well as for reflecting on its current state and future prospects. This book takes the relationship between Kunqu opera and traditional culture as a starting point, discussing it from multiple perspectives and angles. The topic is not only novel but also holds significant value.