(Ebook) The Columbia Anthology of Modern Chinese Drama: abridged edition by Xiaomei Chen ISBN 9780231535540

(Ebook) The Columbia Anthology of Modern Chinese Drama: abridged edition by Xiaomei Chen ISBN 9780231535540

Praise for The Columbia Anthology of Modern Chinese Drama"The Columbia Anthology of Modern Chinese Drama's excellent selection, colloquial and stage-friendly translations, and illuminating introduction undoubtedly make the volume the authoritative choice in teaching and reading modern Chinese drama for the foreseeable future."—PRI's The World"It brings any Western readers closer to the fascinating and rich world of modern Chinese theatre."—China Quarterly"A rich, insightful, and thought-provoking perspective."—The Drama Review"Chen's volume contributes significantly to the available huaju texts in English, and will meet needs in multiple disciplines."—Journal of Asian StudiesThis condensed anthology reproduces close to a dozen plays from Xiaomei Chen’s well-received original collection, along with her critical introduction to the historical, cultural, and aesthetic evolution of twentieth-century Chinese spoken drama.