西厢记故事(英文版)
图书信息
书名:西厢记故事(英文版)作者:滕建民,顾伟光;李尚杰;(美)亨利(Henry,T.)
包装:Hardcover
开本:32
页数:113页
出版社:五洲传播出版社
出版时间:2012-1
图书简介
Since its appearance in the thirteenth century, The Romance of the Western Chamber has been highly popular and influential. This book is a plain language version of the original play, intending to help foreign readers understand the story and appreciate classic Chinese opera. The theme of the drama is an attack on feudal mores, supporting the longing of young people in those days for freedom of marriage. The love story between the two main characters, Zhang Sheng and Cui Yingying, celebrates the progressive ideal of true love prevailing over social conventions. This play, along with other famous Chinese plays like The Peony Pavilion, The Palace of Eternal Youth, and The Peach Blossom Fan, represents the highest achievement of ancient Chinese drama literature.
推荐理由
The Romance of the Western Chamber is a must-read for those interested in classic Chinese literature. It is not only a masterpiece of Chinese opera literature but also a reflection of the progressive spirit and values of ancient Chinese society. The plain language version in this book is a great introduction to foreign readers, allowing them to appreciate this extraordinary work that has shaped Chinese culture for centuries.