The celebrated English translation of this classic work of Chinese literature is now available in an updated paperback edition.
When Indiana University Press first published the text in 1981, it seemed doubtful that the work woul.
Cyril Birch has captured all the elegance, lyricism, and subtle, earthy humor of this panoramic tale of romance and Chinese society.
Written in 1598 by Tang Xianzu, The Peony Pavilion is one of literature s most memorable love stories and a masterpiece of Ming drama.
The celebrated English translation of this classic work of Chinese literature is now available in an updated paperback edition