Liyuanxi - Chinese 'Pear Garden Theatre'

by Josh Stenberg

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This book offers a stimulating introduction to the Hokkien music drama known as liyuanxi ('pear garden theatre'), heir and current expression of one of China's oldest unbroken xiqu ('Chinese opera') traditions. It considers the genre's history prior to the 20th century, its signal successes before and after the Cultural Revolution, and its national prominence today. Beginning with an analysis of the form's aesthetics and techniques,...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1350157384

ISBN13:9781350157385

Release Date:June 2024

Publisher:Methuen Drama

Length:192 Pages

Weight:0.42 lbs.

Dimensions:0.4" x 5.1" x 7.8"

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Arts, Music & Photography Literary Criticism Literary Criticism & Collections Music Performing Arts

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