The Peony Pavilion, Second Edition: Mudan Ting by Xianzu Tang (English) Paperbac

Description: The Peony Pavilion, Second Edition by Xianzu Tang, Cyril Birch, Catherine Swatek A celebrated translation of this masterpiece of Chinese literature, in an updated edition FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description One of the worlds greatest love stories in its first complete English translation, brought up-to-date in this new edition. Cyril Birch has captured all the elegance, lyricism, and subtle humour of this drama by Tang Xianzu, perhaps the finest of the Ming dramatists. One of the worlds greatest love stories in its first complete English translation. Cyril Birch has captured all the elegance, lyricism, and subtle humour of this drama by Tang Xianzu, perhaps the finest of the Ming dramatists. For the Second Edition, Cyril Birch and Catherine Swatek reflect upon contemporary performances of the play in light of its history. Author Biography Cyril Birch is Agassiz Professor Emeritus of Chinese and Comparative Literature, University of California, Berkeley. His books include thetwo-volume Anthology of Chinese Literature, Stories from a Ming Collection, Scenes for Mandarins, Mistress and Maid, and Tales from China.Catherine Swatek is Associate Professor of Asian Studies, University of British Columbia, and author of Peony Pavilion Onstage: Four Centuries in the Career of a Chinese Drama. Table of Contents Preliminary Table of Contents: [to come] Review " ... [a] superb adaptation of one of the more complex pieces of traditional Chinese vernacular literature ... a sapphire in the crown of chuanqi drama, a play the Ulster of which shines undimmed in Cyril Birchs lively rendition." --Journal of Asian Studies "Birch has the exuberance needed for Tang Xianzus work, and without distortion he finds in Tangs cast of minor characters ... a host of echoes of Shakespearean comedy and Shakespearean diction... [a] profound text in English that speaks to an audience of intelligent lay people as a work of artistic integrity rather than one of exotic chinoiserie."--New York Review of Books A Choice Outstanding Academic Book of 1981. Promotional A celebrated translation of this masterpiece of Chinese literature, in an updated edition. Review Text An example of the southern, or chuanqi, genre of opera from Ming dynasty China (14th to 17th centuries), The Peony Pavilion, completed in 1598, was Tangs masterpiece and, according to Birchs preface, a profound meditation on the nature of love. Selected scenes have become near necessities of any traditional Chinese opera repertoire. The tale concerns a cloistered girl and young scholar who fall in love in dreams. After the heroine pines away from longing, their devotion transcends death, resulting in her resurrection and a happy union. Birch (Univ. of California, Berkeley) has captured the beauty and elegance of Tangs original drama, conveying even the humor of subtle puns. With such titles as Stories from a Ming Collection (1958), Scenes for Mandarins (CH, Feb96), and Mistress & Maid (CH, Jan02) to his credit, Birch has long been a leading translator of Chinese literature. This second edition of the Birch translation (first edition, CH, Mar81) includes revisions of the translation; a preface in which Birch provides a general introduction to the drama; and a fascinating introduction by Catherine Swatek (Univ. of British Columbia), in which she introduces three recent productions of Peony Pavilion. All levels. Review Quote "Birch (Univ. of California, Berkeley) has captured the beauty and elegance of Tangs original drama, conveying even the humor of subtle puns. . . . October 2002" Promotional "Headline" A celebrated translation of this masterpiece of Chinese literature, in an updated edition. Details ISBN0253215277 Publisher Indiana University Press Language English Edition 2nd ISBN-10 0253215277 ISBN-13 9780253215277 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2002 Translator Cyril Birch Imprint Indiana University Press Place of Publication Bloomington, IN Country of Publication United States Translated from Chinese Replaces 9780253357236 Death 1616 Short Title PEONY PAVILION 2/E Pages 384 Subtitle Mudan Ting DOI 10.1604/9780253215277 UK Release Date 2002-03-18 AU Release Date 2002-03-18 NZ Release Date 2002-03-18 US Release Date 2002-03-18 Edited by Peter Scott Birth 1955 Affiliation Reader in Public and Private International Law, University College London Position Reader in Public and Private International Law Qualifications MD Author Catherine Swatek Edition Description 2nd New edition Publication Date 2002-03-18 Alternative 9780253013712 DEWEY 895.1246 Illustrations 1 b&w photos Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:76652702;

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