Collection of Top Ten Classical Tragedies in China -- Volume 1 and 2

Author: Wang Jisi, Editor-in-Chief, Li Huwu, Ning Xiyuan, Xiao Shanyin, Deputy Editors
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Publishing Date: 1991-09-01
Features: This book collects ten classic Chinese tragedies, including "The Injustice to Dou E," "The Autumn in the Han Palace," "The Orphan of Zhao," "The Story of the Pipa," and more. The collected plays are comprehensive, each preceded by a plot summary and detailed annotations. The content of this book is extensive, not only serving as a reference for professionals but also helping ordinary readers gain a comprehensive understanding of classical Chinese theater. Among China's rich and diverse classical theater, tragedy is one of the most captivating and emotionally moving genres. It is one of the artistic treasures created by our nation. The ten classic tragedies selected here are among the most representative works. These plays have been performed on stage for centuries, with their storylines and characters being well-known to almost everyone. For a long time, the people of our country, especially those lower classes who were long deprived of the right to education, have used them for self-education and entertainment. This precious legacy of Chinese opera still holds value and serves as a reference for our readers and writers today.