Mei Lanfang and Peking Opera: (Chinese Culture Book)

Chinese Title: 梅兰芳与京剧艺术
Title: Mei Lanfang and Peking Opera
ISBN: 9787119060477
Edition: English
Publishing Date: 2009-01
Author: Richard Fusen yang
Publishing House: Foreign Languages Press
Format: 16mo
Cover: P
Page: 117pp
Spec: 230*150mm


Introduction:
Peking Opera,known as Jing Ju(Capital Opera),has a history of more than 200 years. It has grown from a local folk art to the standard bearer of theatrical art. Peking Opera attained the prominent status of Guo Ju or National Opera of China.

Mei Lanfang was considered the"King of Peking Opera". An outstanding female impersonator,Mei was also an innovator and reformer of the art. Mei Lanfang introduced Peking Opera to other countries,including the United States,the Soviet Union and Japan. Mei was lauded as an Ambassador of Chinese Culture in the American press.

Introduction:
Chapter One
An Introduction to Peking Opera
Historical Perspectives
Features / Characteristics
Summary
Chpater Two
The King of Peking Opera
Family Background
Early Training
Contributions to Peking Opera
Chpater Three
Self-Reflection and
International Appreciation
Self-Reflection
International Appreciation
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