The Epic of Gesar and its Storytellers

Author: Suqiong
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: "The Epic of King Gesar," hailed as the encyclopedia of Tibetan society, is a great epic with a long history, wide dissemination, vast volume, grand structure, rich content, magnificent scenes, numerous characters, and exquisite artistry. Its main form of transmission is through oral storytelling. It has been passed down through generations by folk storytellers through their wandering performances and recitations.