The White Snake: A Play

by Mary Zimmerman

Book Overview

In her latest theatrical production inspired by a classic story, Mary Zimmerman reimagines The White Snake, an ancient Chinese legend in which a snake spirit transforms herself into a beautiful woman in order to experience the human world. Adventuring down her mountainside with her companion, Green Snake, White Snake meets and falls in love with the humble, virtuous Xu Xian and convinces him to marry her. Together, the three friends open a pharmacy,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0810129272
• ISBN13: 9780810129276
• Release Date: October 2013
• Publisher: Northwestern University Press
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.0"