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Studies in the Chinese Drama

Studies in the Chinese Drama

Buss, Kate

Hardcover

Literary CriticismTheater HistoryShakespeare

ISBN10: 1432600389
ISBN13: 9781432600389
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jan 11 2005
Pages: 112
Weight: 0.74
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Studies in the Chinese Drama by Kate Buss is a comprehensive exploration of the traditional Chinese theater. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the various elements of Chinese drama, including its history, structure, themes, and performance techniques. It covers the major genres of Chinese theater, such as Peking Opera, Kunqu Opera, and Yue Opera, and examines their unique characteristics and contributions to the art form. The book also delves into the cultural and social significance of Chinese drama, exploring how it reflects and shapes Chinese society and values. Through detailed case studies and examples, Buss offers a rich and engaging portrait of one of the world's oldest and most enduring theatrical traditions. This book is an essential resource for students and scholars of Chinese culture, theater, and performance studies.1922. Contents: Origin of the Chinese Drama; Types of Plays; The Plays as Literature; Religious Influence Upon the Drama; Types and Characters; The Actors; The Music; Decoration, Costume, and Symbolic Design; and Customs of the Playhouse and the Greenroom.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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