The metamorphosis of Tianxian pei : local opera under the revolution (1949-1956) / / Wilt L. Idema

• Autore: Idema W. L (Wilt L.)
• Pubblicazione: Hong Kong : , : Chinese University Press, , [2015]; ©2015
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (1 PDF (x, 344 pages))
• Disciplina: 895.12508
• Soggetto topico: Folk drama, Chinese - China; Operas, Chinese - Political aspects - China
• Note generali: Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Introduction : the legend, the play, and the movie -- Rewriting the play -- The old play -- The revised play -- Reflections and criticisms.
• Sommario/riassunto: This volume is the most extensive social and cultural history of twentieth-century Huangmei Opera to date. A regional Chinese theater originating in the Anqing countryside, Huangmei Opera gained popularity with the success of the 1950s play and movie, Married to a Heavenly Immortal. Through a case study of this work, the author juxtaposes the complex process of rewriting and revising the play and movie against the rapidly changing cultural and ideological climate of the Communist theater reform movement. As a result, the traditional theme of filial piety becomes a struggle over class and free love. This volume features a full translation of the original play and its revision in the 1950s, as well as selected articles by scriptwriters, directors, performers, and critics.
• Titolo autorizzato: The metamorphosis of Tianxian pei
• ISBN: 962-996-892-4
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910809484503321
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