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Golden Age of Chinese Drama: Yuan Tsa-Chu
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Publishing Details
Full Title:
Golden Age of Chinese Drama: Yuan Tsa-Chu
Contributors:
By (Author) Chung-wen Shih
Series:
Publisher:
Princeton University Press
Imprint:
Princeton University Press
Publication Date:
28th June 2016
Country:
United States
Classifications
Readership:
Tertiary Education
Genre:
Fiction/Non-fiction:
Non Fiction
Main Subject:
Other Subjects:
Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval
Dewey:
895.124409
Physical Properties
Physical Format:
Hardback
Number of Pages:
338
Dimensions:
Width 152mm, Height 235mm
Weight:
624g
Description
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
