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100 1 _aZucker, A. E.
_q(Adolf Eduard),
_d1890-1971
245 1 4 _aThe Chinese theater
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2022-12-04
508 _aTim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
520 _a"The Chinese Theater" by A. E. Zucker is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book aims to explore the rich history and development of Chinese theater, covering its formal evolution, cultural significance, and unique characteristics. It looks to fill a gap in the literature by providing insights into the subject matter that is often overlooked in Western writings. At the start of the work, Zucker sets the context by discussing the perception of Chinese theater in both Eastern and Western viewpoints. He mentions the lack of substantial research into the historical context of the Chinese drama and highlights the evolution of the theater from its origins in the T'ang Dynasty to the Yuan and Ming Dynasties. The opening chapters include references to key figures, notable plays, and cultural influences shaping the dramatic arts in China, emphasizing the interplay between theater and broader social constructs, such as Confucian values. As he lays out the groundwork for the subsequent exploration of theatrical forms, Zucker reflects on the intricate relationship between art and society in China, reinforcing the idea that understanding this genre is essential for grasping the essence of Chinese culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: Little, Brown & Co., 1925
653 _aTheater -- China
653 _aChinese drama -- History and criticism
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/chinesetheater00zuckuoft/page/n9/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69475
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