Scenes for Mandarins The Elite Theater of the Ming |
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Author:
| Birch, Cyril |
Series title: | Translations from Asian Classics Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-231-10263-6 |
Publication Date: | Apr 1999 |
Publisher: | Columbia University Press
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | AUD $69.95 |
Book Description:
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The first introduction to the classical Chinese theater of Ming drama contains highlights from six of the best plays of the period and lively commentary on each, providing the context necessary for Western readers to grasp the scope of the genre.
The first introduction to the classical Chinese theater of Ming drama contains highlights from six of the best plays of the period and lively commentary on each, providing the context necessary for Western readers to grasp the scope of the genre.