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This work gives an 'inside' view of Chinese theatre and the actor in performance. It is based on personal observations of and dialogue with Chinese actors, experiences which were impossible before 1980. Riley's study is well illustrated with photographs and diagrams and is accessible to anyone interested in theatre.

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"Riley presents an insider's view of jinju, enabling the reader tp see it as Chinese spectators do. Graduate and research collections." Choice

Table of Contents
List of illustrations; Introduction; 1. Jia (Family); 2. Biao (Appearance); 3. Duan (To sever); 4. Shenfen (Identity); 5. Yang (Life); 6. Qi (Presence); 7. He (To unify); 8. Yuan (Round); The Chinese dynasties; Glossary of Chinese terms; List of Chinese characters; List of Chinese works; List of works in Western languages; Index.

Chinese Theatre and the Actor in Performance

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      Publisher Cambridge University Press
      Published 12/14/2006 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN-13 9780521035231
      978-0521035231
      ISBN-10 0521035236
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      Theatre studies

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This work gives an 'inside' view of Chinese theatre and the actor in performance. It is based on personal observations of and dialogue with Chinese actors, experiences which were impossible before 1980. Riley's study is well illustrated with photographs and diagrams and is accessible to anyone interested in theatre.

      Trade Review
      "Riley presents an insider's view of jinju, enabling the reader tp see it as Chinese spectators do. Graduate and research collections." Choice

      Table of Contents
      List of illustrations; Introduction; 1. Jia (Family); 2. Biao (Appearance); 3. Duan (To sever); 4. Shenfen (Identity); 5. Yang (Life); 6. Qi (Presence); 7. He (To unify); 8. Yuan (Round); The Chinese dynasties; Glossary of Chinese terms; List of Chinese characters; List of Chinese works; List of works in Western languages; Index.

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