Description
Book SynopsisA play that chronicles the adventures of the star-crossed lovers Oriole and Student Zhang. It is suitable for students of Chinese cultural and literary traditions.
Table of ContentsPREFACE
FOREWORD by Cyril Birch
TABLE OF CHINESE DYNASTIES
DRAMA TIS PERSONJE
INTRODUCTION
1. The Status ofWang Shifu's Story cfthe Western Wing in Chinese Literature
2. Author and Authorship
3. The Pedigree of the Materials
4. Exceptions to the Rules
5. An Introduction to the World of The Western Wing
TRANSLATION
Book the First
An Introduction to the Story of Oriole Cui and Student Zhang
[Eight Satiric Songs Against The Western Wing]
The Story cf the Western Wing
Play I, Burning Incense and Worshiping the Moon
Play II, Icy Strings Spell Out Grief
Book the Second
[Untitled] to the Tune "Basheng Ganzhou"
The Story of the Western Wing
Play III, Feelings Transmitted by Lines of Poetry
Play IV, A Clandestine Meeting ofRain and Clouds
Play V, A Reunion Ordained by Heaven
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APPENDICES
Appendix I, A Pair cfBattling Quacks
Appendix II, A Noontime Dream in the Garden Grove
GLOSSARY
SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY
INDEX
