Liyuanxi - Chinese 'Pear Garden Theatre'

by Josh Stenberg

Book Overview

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"