Introduction to Drama Studies

Author: Lü Xiaoping
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: Many issues in dramatic studies can be categorized into four levels. First, there are the problems common to any form of literary art. Second, there is the question of the unique stylistic essence of drama as a form of literary art. Third, there are the technical aspects of dramatic creation. Fourth, if the previous three aspects are theoretical issues, then there is also an important aspect—dramatic history. This textbook discusses the unique stylistic essence of drama as a form of literary art. It attempts to describe the common essence of human drama while also exploring the distinct essences of Chinese and Western drama. It describes the differences in essence between Chinese and Western drama during their classical and modern stages, as well as the influences each has exerted on the other in the context of exchange and conflict. From the perspective of comparative drama studies, this textbook offers a systematic and original interpretation of Chinese theater. It is suitable for undergraduate and graduate students majoring in dramatic film and television literature, as well as in drama and opera studies, for theoretical learning.