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Elite theatre in Ming China, 1368-1644 /

This book provides an overview of elite theatre in Ming China. It is based on an exploration of the original historical records, and includes comparisons with other forms of ancient theatre, and examines of the details of theatrical performance.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Shen, Grant Guangren, 1952-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: London : Routledge, 2005.
Series:Routledge studies in the early history of Asia.
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Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Contents; Illustrations; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1 Historical overview; 2 Previous scholarship; 3 Literati owners; 4 Actors' backgrounds; 5 Actor training; 6 Owner-performer relations; 7 Sexist criteria; 8 The play as foreplay; 9 Singing and dancing; 10 Role-playing; 11 Directing; 12 Performance space; 13 Performance theory; Notes; References; Index.