Complete Collection of Traditional Chinese Crosstalk (4 Volumes)

Author: Feng Buyi, Liu Yingnan, Editors
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Publishing Date: 2003-01-01
Features: The art of crosstalk has been passed down since the late Qing Dynasty, with over ten generations of disciples and a continuous output of talented performers. Traditional crosstalk is renowned for its rich repertoire, including many outstanding works by famous crosstalk masters. The Complete Collection of Traditional Chinese Crosstalk is a specialized compilation that has been meticulously gathered, recorded, and reconstructed over the years. Traditional crosstalk is an oral art form, originally created and transmitted verbally, evolving from oral literature to written scripts. Although it has been revised multiple times, it has never had a definitive version. Since the founding of the People's Republic of China, significant achievements have been made in the excavation and organization of traditional crosstalk. During the editing process of The Complete Collection of Traditional Chinese Crosstalk, careful revisions were made, which continues the work of preserving and traditional crosstalk. The art form of crosstalk is lively and diverse, encompassing storytelling, mimicry, humor, and singing, without strict conventions. Inspired by this spirit, The Complete Collection of Traditional Chinese Crosstalk is divided into four volumes, with each volume featuring sections of monologue, "Eight Great Sticks," dialogue, and group performance, respectively. The fourth volume also includes selected works from related genres such as Taiping Lyric, Comedic Duet, and Opening Songs, forming a comprehensive volume. To facilitate reading and research, The Complete Collection of Traditional Chinese Crosstalk includes a general index, a stroke index, and a classified index for easy reference.