Biography of Meng Xiaodong, the Winter Emperor of the

Author: Xu Jinwen
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Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: "The Life of Meng Xiaodong, the Winter Emperor of the" can be said to be half a history of Peking Opera in the Republic of China era. The author's understanding of the various artistic schools of Peking Opera and many famous actors during the Republic of China period is simply encyclopedic. Especially the descriptions of various customs and traditions in Beijing, the personalities, habits, and social circles of the masters, as well as the locations, streets, and former residences of various events, are truly vivid and detailed. The book revolves around the famous Peking Opera actor Meng Xiaodong in Beijing, narrating naturally and seamlessly, making the character of Meng Xiaodong come alive in the readers' minds.