Romance Of The Western Chamber by Wang Shifu
Set in the Tang Dynasty, this classic Chinese drama unfolds the passionate love story between Zhang Sheng, a poor scholar, and Cui Yingying, a beautiful maiden from a noble family. Their romance blossoms under the watchful eyes of Yingying's protective mother, who initially opposes their union due to Zhang's lack of status. Through a series of clever schemes and the help of a resourceful maid, the lovers overcome societal obstacles and familial disapproval, ultimately uniting in a tale that celebrates the triumph of love over convention and adversity.
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- Published
- 1200
- Nationality
- Chinese
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-300
- Original Language
- Chinese
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- Alternate Titles
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- The Story of the Western Wing
- Xi Xiang Ji
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This book is on the following 1 lists:
- National Book Award for Translated Literature (1967-1983) (National Book Award)