The Secret History of the Liyuan Garden in the Forbidden City (anecdotes from the Republic of China)
by Xu Muyun
About This Novel
How does the Queen Mother of the West, a super fancier, order a show? Who is her biggest theater fan? Why is Yang Xiaolou most afraid of meeting Puyi? How did Tan Xinpei ascend to the throne of "King of the Actor World"? Mei Lanfang doesn't know his father's name? ... The scenery and pain of worship in the inner court, the sensational anecdotes of famous actors, and the grievances in the opera garden that are constantly being resolved and turned into chaos are all in "The Secret History of the Imperial Palace Liyuan". "The Secret History of the Forbidden City Liyuan Garden" brings together precious articles serialized by the famous opera theorist Mr. Xu Muyun in the "Entertainment Industry" column of "Shenbao" from November 1938 to April 1939. It is organized in the order of publication and presented in its original form. This book vividly records the secrets of the palace and the opera garden in the late Qing Dynasty, anecdotes of celebrities, and interesting anecdotes. It also introduces a lot of opera knowledge in a simple and easy-to-understand way. It is an important reference for opera lovers and researchers. It is a companion piece to the subsequently serialized "The Story of the Liyuan", leaving us with important memories of the development and prosperity of Peking Opera.
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