Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Dedication v
3. Contents vii
4. Preface ix
5. Map 1
6. Introduction: Opera, Gender, and the City 3
7. 1. The Origins of Yue Opera 26
8. 2. The Rise of Feminine Opera 60
9. 3. Patrons and Patronage 106
10. 4. Staging in the Public Arena 139
11. 5. The Opera as History 173
12. 6. A Feminine Aesthetics 215
13. Conclusion 251
14. Appendix: Interviews and Informants 269
15. Notes 275
16. Chinese Character Glossary 303
17. References 313
18. Index 330