Medieval Chinese History And Drama

By: Charles F. Horne

Book Overview

Medieval Chinese History and Drama is a comprehensive book written by Charles F. Horne that explores the rich history and dramatic literature of medieval China. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part providing an overview of the historical events that shaped China during the Tang and Song dynasties. The author delves into the political, social, and cultural aspects of these dynasties, highlighting the significant contributions of emperors, scholars, and artists.The second part of the book focuses on the dramatic literature of medieval China, providing an in-depth analysis of various genres of drama, including the zaju, chuanqi, and yuan plays. The author examines the themes, characters, and techniques used in these plays, providing a fascinating insight into the theatrical traditions of medieval China. The book also includes translations of several plays, allowing readers to experience the beauty and complexity of medieval Chinese drama firsthand.Overall, Medieval Chinese History and Drama is an engaging and informative book that provides a comprehensive overview of medieval China's history and dramatic literature. It is an essential read for anyone interested in Chinese history, culture, and literature.THIS 28 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: Medieval China, by Charles F. Horne. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 076610009X.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425328768
• ISBN13: 9781425328764
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"