The golden age of Chinese drama : Yüan tsa-chü /

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...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor Principal: Shih, Chung-wen, 1922-2014 (Author)
Formato: Licensed eBooks
Idioma:inglés
Publicado: Princeton, New Jersey : Princeton University Press, 1976.
Series:Princeton legacy library.
Acceso en liña:https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=946982
Table of Contents:
  • Frontmatter
  • Foreword
  • Preface
  • Contents
  • I. Historical Background and Social Milieu
  • II. Conventions and Structure
  • III. Characterization
  • IV. Themes
  • V. The Language
  • VI. Music
  • VII. The Stage
  • Epilogue
  • Appendix
  • Abbreviations
  • Selected Bibliography
  • Glossary
  • Index
  • Backmatter