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Women Playing Men

- Yue Opera and Social Change in Twentieth-Century Shanghai

About Women Playing Men

Explores the influence of Yue opera - a subgenre of Chinese opera that transformed all-male opera into an all-female art form, with women cross-dressing as male characters. This volume details the contributions of opera stars and related professionals and examines the relationships among actresses, patrons, and fans.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780295988436
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 352
  • Published:
  • April 13, 2009
  • Dimensions:
  • 152x229x0 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 658 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: January 26, 2025

Description of Women Playing Men

Explores the influence of Yue opera - a subgenre of Chinese opera that transformed all-male opera into an all-female art form, with women cross-dressing as male characters. This volume details the contributions of opera stars and related professionals and examines the relationships among actresses, patrons, and fans.

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