Dream Come True - Pai Hsien-yung and the Youth Version of The Peony Pavilion

Author: Bai Xianyong
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Publish Date: 2006-11-01
Features: The book "Dream Fulfillment" collects the direct reactions and innocent thoughts of young students from eight top universities after watching the youth version of "The Peony Pavilion." It also includes in-depth research papers by scholars and experts. Additionally, the book records reflections from the original creators of the youth version of "The Peony Pavilion" over the past two years, serving as a summary. "Dream Fulfillment" also features numerous exquisite stills, all masterpieces by photographer Xu Peihong, carefully selected from over 10,000 images. Xu Peihong has been following the youth version of "The Peony Pavilion" since its rehearsals, creating a comprehensive visual record of the entire production. He understands the play and the actors, allowing him to capture the most captivating moments and the graceful expressions of the performers in an instant. "The Peony Pavilion" is a masterpiece by the great Ming Dynasty playwright Tang Xianzu, renowned as the "national treasure of Chinese opera" and the "queendom of flowers." It boasts a grand structure, intricate plot, and lyrics that are exquisite and breathtaking.