Mei Lanfang: The Art of Beijing Opera

by Reader's Digest Association, Li Ling, Cao Juan

Mei Lanfang (1894-1961) was an legendary Beijing Opera figure whose career began at the age of eight and spanned fifty years until his death. During his lifetime, Mei performed over 100 different roles in the traditional Beijing Opera repertoire as a dan, or traditional female impersonator. Mei's range and incredible artistry won him a large following, both in China and abroad. This book features stunning photographs from some of Mei's most famous...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 160220800X
• ISBN13: 9781602208001
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Shanghai Book Traders
• Length: 242 Pages
• Weight: 2.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.8" x 11.2"
• Age Range: 18 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Postsecondary to Grade 12