M. Butterfly by David Henry Hwang
In this dramatic play, an unconventional romance unfolds between a French diplomat and a mysterious Chinese opera singer. The diplomat becomes infatuated with the singer, who he believes to be a woman, only to have his perceptions of love, gender, and cultural identity challenged. As their affair deepens over two decades, the diplomat remains oblivious to the singer's true gender and the political espionage at play. The story, inspired by real events, ultimately explores themes of Orientalism, the fluidity of identity, and the devastating consequences of deception and self-delusion.
The 6873rd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1988
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 35th on 50 Greatest Plays of The Past 100 Years (1913–2013) (Entertainment Weekly)
- 45th on The 50 Best Plays of All Time (TimeOut)
- 82nd on The 101 GREATEST PLAYS of the Past 100 Years (1920-2020) (Broadway World)