| Description |
1 online resource (xv, 187 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
Routledge studies in the early history of Asia |
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Routledge studies in the early history of Asia
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| 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 |
| Summary |
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 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Theater -- China -- History
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Theater
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| SUBJECT |
China -- History -- Ming dynasty, 1368-1644.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85024072
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| Subject |
China
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| Genre/Form |
History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2004015323 |
| ISBN |
9780203483060 |
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0203483065 |
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9780415343268 |
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0415343267 |
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9781134290260 |
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1134290268 |
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9781134290215 |
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1134290217 |
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9781134290253 |
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113429025X |
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9780415545891 |
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0415545897 |
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