The Romance of the Western Bower
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The Romance of the Western Bower
Author: Wang Shifu
Order No. 6099
ISBN-13: 9787800055522
ISBN-10: 7800055523
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: New World Press
Pub Year: 2000
Pages: 224
Language: English and Chinese
Size: 5.5 x 8
Price: $11.95
The main theme of this play, which is divided into five acts and twenty scenes, is the conflict between love and family honor. The story is about is the love between a young scholar named Zhang and the nineteen-year-old daughter of former Prime Minister Cui. After the two lovers meet in a temple, Zhang Gong saves the temple from attack by bandits. At first Madame Cui promises that her daughter can marry Zhang, but she soon goes back on her words. Madame Cui won’t approve their marriage unless Zhang wins honor in the civil service examinations. With b&w illustrations.
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| Weight | 1 lbs |
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