China's greatest operatic male actor of female roles : documenting the life and art of Mei Lanfang, 1894-1961 /

This is the first English language book to systematically examine the life and art of Mei Lanfang (1894-1961). Mei, who specialized in female roles in classical Chinese theatre, especially jingju, is widely considered the greatest actor of twentieth-century China. This text includes analyses of his...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Tian, Min, 1958-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Lewiston, N.Y. : Edwin Mellen Press, ©2010.
Temas:
Mei, Lanfang, > 1894-1961.
Mei, Lanfang, > 1894-1961
Actors > China > Biography.
Acteurs > Chine > Biographies.
BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY > General.
PERFORMING ARTS > Acting & Auditioning.
Actors
China
collective biographies.
Biographies
Biographies.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:This is the first English language book to systematically examine the life and art of Mei Lanfang (1894-1961). Mei, who specialized in female roles in classical Chinese theatre, especially jingju, is widely considered the greatest actor of twentieth-century China. This text includes analyses of his work from Chinese, Western, Russian, and intercultural perspectives.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (v, 419 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780773422308
0773422307
077342203X
9780773422032

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