Tang Xianzu
Tang Xianzu (1550-1616) was a Chinese playwright, famous for his play 'The Peony Pavilion', a romantic tragicomedy written during the Ming Dynasty. His works are celebrated for their poetic and emotional depth, and he is often considered one of the greatest playwrights in Chinese literature.
Books
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1. The Peony Pavilion
"The Peony Pavilion" is a romantic tragicomedy play set during the Ming Dynasty, revolving around the love story between Du Liniang and Liu Mengmei. After falling in love with Liu in a dream, Du Liniang, the daughter of a high official, pines for him so deeply that she becomes ill and dies. Her spirit roams, seeking to be reunited with her lover. Liu, a young scholar, later discovers her portrait and falls in love with the image, leading to a series of supernatural events that eventually culminate in Du Liniang’s resurrection and the lovers' marriage. The play explores themes of love, destiny, and the metaphysical, challenging the social norms of the time.
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