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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



Table of Contents
*Frontmatter, pg. i*Foreword, pg. v*Preface, pg. ix*Contents, pg. xv*I. Historical Background and Social Milieu, pg. 3*II. Conventions and Structure, pg. 20*III. Characterization, pg. 47*IV. Themes, pg. 68*V. The Language, pg. 113*VI. Music, pg. 180*VII. The Stage, pg. 198*Epilogue, pg. 223*Appendix, pg. 225*Abbreviations, pg. 235*Selected Bibliography, pg. 237*Glossary, pg. 281*Index, pg. 297

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      Publisher: Princeton University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 08/03/2015
      ISBN13: 9780691617282, 978-0691617282
      ISBN10: 0691617287

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      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



      Table of Contents
      *Frontmatter, pg. i*Foreword, pg. v*Preface, pg. ix*Contents, pg. xv*I. Historical Background and Social Milieu, pg. 3*II. Conventions and Structure, pg. 20*III. Characterization, pg. 47*IV. Themes, pg. 68*V. The Language, pg. 113*VI. Music, pg. 180*VII. The Stage, pg. 198*Epilogue, pg. 223*Appendix, pg. 225*Abbreviations, pg. 235*Selected Bibliography, pg. 237*Glossary, pg. 281*Index, pg. 297

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