History of Chinese Drama (Series of Concise Histories of Chinese Art)

Author: Wang Weiguo, Song Baozhen, Zhang Yaojie
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Publishing Date: 1998-01-01
Features: After a month of hard work, A History of Chinese Drama has finally been completed. A century of history was condensed into a month, which was quite challenging for me and the other two contributors. However, we remain deeply grateful to the China Cultural Publishing Group for daring to publish such a "drama history" during a time of crisis in drama and the lackluster market for academic works. Its significance far exceeds mere academic support. This book systematically records the nearly century-long development of Chinese drama, explaining how it evolved from an imported art form into a world-class part of our national culture. It preserves the footsteps of the pioneers who struggled to lay the foundation, as well as their glorious achievements in advancing the times and enriching the cultural treasury of the Chinese nation. The book also summarizes valuable historical lessons. It holds academic value while remaining concise, accessible, and easy to understand.