Golden Age of Chinese Drama Yuan Tsa-Chu |
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| Author:
| Shih, Chung-Wen |
| Series title: | Princeton Legacy Library |
| ISBN: | 978-0-691-61728-2 |
| Publication Date: | May 2015 |
| Publisher: | Princeton University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $87.99 |
Book Description:
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The 171 extant plays of the Yuan period (1279-1368) are the oldest and most brilliant examples of Chinese dramatic literature. In this first comprehensive study, Chung-wen Shih systematically explores the riches of Yuan drama, from its unexcelled lyric poetry to its colorful characterization. After tracing the popular genres that contributed to the
The 171 extant plays of the Yuan period (1279-1368) are the oldest and most brilliant examples of Chinese dramatic literature. In this first comprehensive study, Chung-wen Shih systematically explores the riches of Yuan drama, from its unexcelled lyric poetry to its colorful characterization. After tracing the popular genres that contributed to the