Late Qing Dynasty Changes in Opera

Author: Mo Shuyi
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Publish Date: 2006-03-01
Features: The transformation of late Qing Dynasty opera is intertwined with numerous social and cultural transitions. This book examines the differences between court and folk opera performances, delves into the intricate research of late Qing Guan Gong opera and actors' reverence for Guan Yu, the changes in actors' social status, late Qing theater guides and opera advertisements, as well as Japanese opera enthusiasts in the late Qing and early Republican era. It particularly addresses long-standing taboo topics in academia.