The drama "The West Chamber" written by Wang Shifu in the Yuan Dynasty is an important work in the history of Chinese opera and has always attracted the attention of literature lovers. There are five plays in total, namely "Zhang Junrui's Dojo Zaju", "Cui Yingying's Listening to the Piano at Night", "Zhang Junrui's Lovesick Zaju", "Caoqiaodian Meng Yingying's Zaju" and "Zhang Junrui's Qing Tuanzhen Zaju". Each book has four folds and one wedge, showing the structural characteristics of the more typical Yuan dramas. The book tells the story of Zhang Sheng and Cui Yingying, with the help of their maid matchmaker, they broke through the constraints of various feudal ethics and difficulties in real life and finally got married. At the same time, it shows high artistic achievement. The gorgeous diction, the twists and turns of the story, the ups and downs of emotions, the delicate writing style, and the vividness of the characters are all a masterpiece. Its superb psychological portrayal and twists and turns of structure are also among the best in ancient literary and artistic works with the theme of love.
Reader comments
The book "The Romance of the West Chamber" is really wonderful! The characters have distinct personalities, Zhang Sheng bravely pursues love, Cui Yingying is gentle and restrained, and the matchmaker is witty and enthusiastic. The plot has twists and turns, making people feel like they are actually involved in it. The author's writing style is delicate and his descriptions are vivid, especially the portrayal of the characters' emotions, which is true and touching. This book not only shows the beauty of love, but also reflects the various constraints of feudal society. It is a classic worth reading again and again.
The book "The Romance of the West Chamber" is really wonderful! The characters have distinct personalities, Zhang Sheng bravely pursues love, Cui Yingying is gentle and restrained, and the matchmaker is witty and enthusiastic. The plot has twists and turns, making people feel like they are actually involved in it. The author's writing style is delicate and his descriptions are vivid, especially the portrayal of the characters' emotions, which is true and touching. This book not only shows the beauty of love, but also reflects the various constraints of feudal society. It is a classic worth reading again and again.