The Classical Theatre of China

<p>First published in 1957.<br> Besides tracing the history and development of the Peking Theatre, this volume explains acting techniques, stage costume and symbolism, musical forms and the various types of plays.</p> Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION; Chapter 2 A SHORT HISTORICAL SURVEY; Chapter 3 THE MUSIC OF THE CHING HSI THEATRE; Chapter 4 THE ACTOR AND HIS ROLES; Chapter 5 THE TECHNIQUE OF THE ACTOR; Chapter 6 THE PLAYS OFTHECHINGHSI; Chapter 7 THE PLAYHOUSE;