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ISBN | 9787119057293 |
Format | HardBound |
Language | English |
Year of Publication | 2009 |
Bib. Info | xvii. 417p,; 25cm |
Categories | Bilingual English & Chinese Language |
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In this bilingual book in Chinese and English, a selection of 26 translated highlight acts from 9 outstanding Kunqu plays is presented, including The Peony Pavilion, The Palace of Eternal Youth, among others. All the translation are based on the versions as how they are performed on stage. These acts are translated into an English marked by a poetic flow and elegance to match the original classical language of Kunqu, whose quintessential spirit is poetry. This bilingual book may enable the readers to savour the riveting Kunqu tales through appreciation of both languages.