Complete Dramatic Works of Tang Xianzu

THEATRE STUDIES. 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.

Year

2018

Language

English

Publisher

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Editions

3

Pages

1060

ISBN

9781912392001

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