The Peony Pavilion by Tang Xianzu
"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.
The 14692nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1598
- Nationality
- Chinese
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 200-400
- Original Language
- Chinese
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- Alternate Titles
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- The Peony Pavilion: A Garden of Six Dynasties
- The Return of the Soul
- The Story of the Soul's Return
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 32nd on The Drama 100 - A Ranking of the Greatest Plays of All Time (Book)
- Recommended Reading List for Students (China 2020) (Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China)