牡丹亭 by Xianzu Tang
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1817
Tang, Xianzu, 1550-1616
Chinese
"牡丹亭" by Xianzu Tang is a romantic tragicomedy play written in 1598. Set in the final days of the Southern Song dynasty, it tells the story of sixteen-year-old Du Liniang, who dreams of a passionate encounter with scholar Liu Mengmei in her family's garden. Unable to forget this dream lover, Liniang dies of lovesickness—but death proves not to be t...
possible, leading to resurrection, disbelief, imprisonment, and an unexpected imperial intervention. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
William Lee
3 months agoI didn't expect much, but the material builds progressively without overwhelming the reader. One of the best books I've read this year.
Elizabeth Thompson
4 months agoFor a digital edition, the author cllearly understands the subject matter in depth. Truly inspiring.
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Elizabeth Martin
3 months agoWithout a doubt, the author demonstrates strong mastery of the topic. Absolutely essential reading.