Story of the Theater (5 volumes)

Author: Ye Yiqing, Yang Lin Guang, Wang Guang Zhao
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: This book is a biographical literary work based on historical facts, documenting one hundred famous courtesans before the founding of the People's Republic of China. It is a gathering of renowned beauties, presenting vivid portraits of their legendary lives and colorful experiences. From a macro perspective, the book does not fully acknowledge the cultural achievements of those among them who possessed high literary and artistic attainments, such as writers, singers, and painters. Their contributions in poetry, calligraphy, painting, lyric writing, and dance skills have indeed played a significant role in advancing the development of Chinese culture and arts. From the perspective of promoting national culture and with a historical materialist viewpoint, granting appropriate recognition to Chinese courtesans has naturally become one of the responsibilities of historians, writers, and publishers. To meet the expectations of readers both at home and abroad, this book is organized chronologically, tracing back to the Qin and Han dynasties and ending just before the establishment of the People's Republic of China, selecting one hundred courtesans to present to the readers.