Cirque du Rêve - Partie Senior (Version Révisée)

Author: Wang Shifu
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Publish Date: 1995-10-01
Features: Wang Shifu's Romance of the West Chamber has become a renowned masterpiece both in China and abroad due to its profound ideology and artistic perfection. Romance of the West Chamber celebrates love, and love is the pioneer of human self-liberation. On the path to pursuing freedom and equality, love is the first requirement raised, followed by freedom of marriage. Love is always linked with freedom and equality, while being incompatible with tradition. The progressive nature of Romance of the West Chamber lies in its advocacy of the slogan: "May we never be separated, may we remain together forever, and may all those in love become couples." The foundation of marriage should be the sincere love between men and women, rather than factors like social status, wealth, power, physical appearance, talent, or intelligence. The phrase "those in love" is the essence of the spirit of Romance of the West Chamber. It celebrates marriage based on love. What it expresses is not the voice of a particular historical period or social class, but the ideals and aspirations of people across generations. This is the thematic essence of Romance of the West Chamber, which surpasses not only earlier works but also contemporary pieces on marriage and love. Even the dramatic works of the Ming and Qing dynasties could not surpass it. Romance of the West Chamber celebrates love, and also praises the spirit of fighting against feudal forces to achieve ideals.