昆曲 (The Romance of the Western Chamber)

ebook 西厢记 (A Kunqu Opera) · The Project for Disseminating Chinese Operatic Dramas Overseas by Renmin University of China

By Shaorong Huang

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The Romance of the Western Chamber is one of the most famous Chinese dramatic works. It is a story of young lovers consummating their sacred love without parental approval, a popular theme expressing people's thirst for freedom to love and marry in the feudal society. The story and its theatrical performances have undergone changes and renewal in different dynasties. In this book, the author also gives a brief history of the Chinese Kunqu Opera, one of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of China. Those interested in traditional Chinese culture, especially the performing arts, would find it informative and inspiring. 《昆曲:西厢记》是中国海外戏曲传播工程丛书的一本。作者从《西厢记》最初的起源讲起,介绍了从唐朝《莺莺传》到元杂剧、直至今日《西厢记》千余年间的发展变化,以及《西厢记》的海外传播情况。并且着重介绍了昆曲西厢记的发展变化、唱腔特点等。书后附有《昆曲:西厢记》的英文剧本,以及昆曲ABC部分。

昆曲 (The Romance of the Western Chamber)