Zhong Kui: A Hebei Bangzi Opera starts from the legend of Zhong Kui coming down from hundreds of years and spreading over the vast expanse of China. Zhong Kui's story has been adapted and performed in many styles of local operas in China, among which Zhong Kui in Hebei Bangzi Opera is most impressive. Hebei Bangzi as an integral part of Chinese local operatic art is also introduced in this book. 《河北梆子：钟馗嫁妹》以在民间流传已久的钟馗故事为核心，以优美、简洁的英文介绍了钟馗形象缘起的文化背景、涉及的传统文化要素，及其演变、传统。自古以来，钟馗故事便有各种演绎版本，本书着重介绍了以河北梆子展现的舞台上的钟馗故事。该剧的剧本也由作者译为英文收入书中。全书另附河北梆子这一地方剧种的简单介绍。《河北梆子：钟馗嫁妹》可谓是一部及文化普及、戏曲研究及传统文化宣传于一体的著作，将有助于中外读者了解中国传统文化、地方文化，尤其是戏曲文化。