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The Complete Dramatic Works of Tang Xianzu
Tang Xianzu
出版
Bloomsbury Publishing
, 2018-02-22
主題
Performing Arts / Theater / General
Drama / General
ISBN
1912392003
9781912392001
URL
http://books.google.com.hk/books?id=W10-DwAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋
Tang Xianzu (1550–1616) is acclaimed as the 'Shakespeare of the East' and widely regarded as China's greatest playwright, yet his work has not reached Western readers in its entirety.
The Complete Dramatic Works of Tang Xianzu
represents a literary landmark: this is the first English-language collection of the revered dramatist's most important works to be made available outside China.
Translated over two decades, the collection showcases the playwright's major pieces, including
The Purple Flute
,
The Purple Hairpins
,
The Nanke Dream
,
The Handan Dream
– and
The Peony Pavilion
.
The Peony Pavilion
is the playwright's most celebrated work and has drawn comparisons to Homer's
Odyssey
, Virgil's
Aeneid
, Dante's
Divine Comedy
and John Milton's
Paradise Lost
.
Known for his lyrical use of metaphor, Tang Xianzu weaves the beauty of nature with the tragedy of emotion. His plays offer an extensive exploration of love, and remain at the heart of Chinese culture. This important collection represents an opportunity for a wider audience to discover the profound and poetic works of this classic playwright.