Liyuan Wai Ji

Author: Xu Muyun
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: Xu Muyun is a name that has become quite unfamiliar to the general public, yet it has once again drawn attention. At certain turning points in history and under specific cultural atmospheres, people often recall old figures and events, especially those with significant influence. It is not merely to reminisce about the past or evoke nostalgia, but more importantly, to gain new insights and move forward. "Liyuan Waiji" was published in the "Youyi Jie" column of the "Shanghai Daily," starting on May 3, 1939, and ending on January 7, 1940. It primarily focuses on people and events in the Peking Opera world during the early years of the Republic of China, sometimes touching on political figures related to the theater, and occasionally discussing the state of the Shanghai theater scene. "Liyuan Waiji" records the lives and artistic activities of renowned Peking Opera performers active on the stage in the early 20th century, their artistic achievements, the paths to their fame, their attitudes toward life and society, contemporary public opinion, and little-known anecdotes. Through a series of vivid scenes, it serves as a vivid reflection of the development of Peking Opera in Chinese history.