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Peking Opera (Images of Asia) (Hardcover)

by Colin Mackerras (Author) "IN 1790 the Qianlong emperor (r. 1736-95), who presided over the greatest age of late imperial China, held massive celebrations in his capital, Beijing, to..." (more)
Key Phrases: famous dan, leopard cat, traditional theatre, Peking Opera, Mei Lanfang, Cao Cao (more...)
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"Will likely come to be recognized as the standard introduction and overview of Peking opera for the nonspecialist....Highly recommended for any library with holdings in world literature, comparative literature, Chinese literature, or theater."--Choice


Product Description
Peking opera is known worldwide for its lively music, colorful costumes, and thrilling displays of acrobatic prowess. This illustrated introduction features descriptions of the opera's character types, selected pieces, and its history in order to place this rich and unique art form in the cultural world of contemporary China.

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Product Details
  • Hardcover: 96 pages
  • Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (October 16, 1997)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0195877292
  • ISBN-13: 978-0195877298
  • Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.4 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,645,851 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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First Sentence:
IN 1790 the Qianlong emperor (r. 1736-95), who presided over the greatest age of late imperial China, held massive celebrations in his capital, Beijing, to mark his eightieth birthday. Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
famous dan, leopard cat, traditional theatre, traditional items
Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Peking Opera, Mei Lanfang, Cao Cao, Yang Xiu, Jiang Qing, Mao Zedong, Monkey King, Cultural Revolution, Pelting Opera, People's Theatre, Cheng Changgeng, Empress Dowager,