A Review of A General Explanation of Qu in the Song,Jin,Yuan,Ming and Qing Dynasties

A General Explanation of Qu in the Song,Jin,Yuan,Ming and Qing Dynasties by Wang Xue-qi Professor gives a thorough knowledge the time order and thought thread of the history of the Chinese traditional opera,widens the domain of the Qu,covers various literary forms,namely dramas of the Song and Yuan Dynasties,the Jin and Yuan Dynasties' modes of ancient Chinese music,the Yuan,Ming and Qing Dynasties' Zaju and tonal verses,and Ming and Qing Dynasties' romance,etc.The distinguishing features of this book are rich in systematic materials,extensive in quotations,appropriate in diction and interpretation and remarkable in insight.