The Chinese Drama: With Six Illustrations Reproduced from the Original Paintings by C.F. Winzer

by Reginald Fleming Johnston

This authoritive study of Chinese Drama has been long overdue. Johnson removes popular fallacies such as the idea that Chinese plays are long enough to last many hours or even days. Johnston gives an illiminating historical outline and traces the development of the drama down to the present day. Johnston's work is a sure sign that intellectual circles are asking questions and showing interest in the origin of Chinese theater, its historical development,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1481220675
• ISBN13: 9781481220675
• Release Date: December 2012
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 38 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"