Chapter 1 The Dramatic Tradition

Chapters in this book

1. Front Matter i
2. Contents v
3. Preface vi
4. Acknowledgments ix
5. Dynasties of China xi
6. Note on Romanization xii
7. The Dramatic Tradition 3
8. Regional Opera Styles 13
9. Conventions 27
10. Heavenly Beings 39
11. Emperors and Their Ladies 65
12. Generals and Warriors 83
13. Scholars and Officials 113
14. Wealthy Families 131
15. Common Folk: Those Who Are Ruled 151
16. The Religious 169
17. Outlaws 179
18. Ghosts 189
19. A Final Word 211
20. Appendix A: English Guide to Photographs 213
21. Appendix B: Chinese Guide to Photographs 221
22. Select Bibliography 229
23. Index 231