Outline of Chinese Bibliography

Author: Zheng Hesheng Zheng Hespring
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Publish Date: 2001-01-01
Features: The value of A History of Chinese Drama lies first in being the most comprehensive work in Chinese that narrates the history of drama, covering actors and actresses from the Zhou and Qin dynasties to the "flower drama" and modern theater since the Republic of China. Second, it places great emphasis on the practical performance of drama, focusing on acting with dedicated chapters detailing roles, singing techniques, stage directions, backstage operations, and more, making it a distinctive feature. Additionally, it explores various forms of drama from a horizontal perspective, writing histories of eleven types of regional dramas such as Qinqiang, Kunqu, Yue Opera, and modern theater.