William Dolby
Biographic Data
| ID | 699112 |
|---|---|
| NAME | William Dolby |
| GIVEN NAMES | William |
| FAMILY NAME | Dolby |
| SIGNATURE | DOLBY W |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Edinburgh |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 14 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 6 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 14 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1977 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1997 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Tea-trading Ship' and the Tale of Shuang Chien and Su Little Lady
One of the great 'lost' stories of Chinese tradition concerned a magistrate, a courtesan, and a tea-smuggler. It was probably based on real-life events, and was one of the most popular tales during the Southern Sung (1127-1279) and Yüan (1280-1368) dynasties. Yet the piecing together of its outline has entailed much effort, much painstaking sifting and mooting. A tentative reconstruction of it runs as follows
Song-Poems from Xanadu
Some Mysteries and Mootings about the Yuan Variety Play
Actors' Miseries and the Subversive Stage
To understand how the Chinese theatre fared in old times, and to remain alert to its eternal condition, we can gain a great deal of insight from its contemporary detractors and opponents. There is a breadth and tolerance about much of Confucianism that has kept moralistic fire and brimstone at bay over the centuries, so it is surprising to discover how much puritanical condemnation occurred of a type akin to Jeremy Collier's, Thomas Dekker's, Joh…
Listening to Theatre
"Gazing Homewards"
Su Wu was kept captive by the Huns, but never let himself be dishonored: In snowy lands and in icy weather, He bore hardships nineteen years, When thirsty, drank snow, When hungry, swallowed felt, Tending sheep on the North Sea shore. He kept in heart and mind the Chinese state altars of grain and millet, His yaktail banner fell, yet still he did not return. Going through tribulation after tribulation, His will stayed firm as iron, But at nights …
How I First Learned to Act
Gai Jiaotiana (1888-1970) was a celebrated Beijing opera (jingjub) actor, principally known as a performer of warrior parts. GaiJiaotian, his professional name, means Surpassing the Skylark, appropriate for a performer in a form that gives such prominence to singing. As a child he had been given the professional name Jindouzic, meaning Swift Fighter or Somersaulter, but in 1900 he changed it to Surpassing the Skylark. The famous actor Tan Xinpeid…
Actors Are Madmen
Chinese Theater
This volume is the first concise introduction to the splendid variety of the Chinese theatrical tradition. It presents a rounded perspective on the development of Chinese theater by considering all of its major aspects—history and social context, performance, costume, makeup, actors, playwrights, and theaters—and by discussing all the major forms of Chinese theater, including the Beijing opera, which arose in the eighteenth century, and the spoke…
Eight Chinese Plays from the Thirteenth Century to the Present
Stephen H. West
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Eight Chinese Plays
The origins of chinese puppetry
Puppetry in China has a long history. The modern remnants of a rich tradition testify to the wealth that was, and the art is being revived in various ways, and given new forms. Although there is more early literature and specific comment in ancient books on ancient Chinese puppets than there is for any other kind of puppetry in its early days, it is not absolutely clear when they originated. The words nearly always used to refer to puppets are mu…
Sima Qian
Chinese Theater
This volume is the first concise introduction to the splendid variety of the Chinese theatrical tradition. It presents a rounded perspective on the development of Chinese theater by considering all of its major aspects—history and social context, performance, costume, makeup, actors, playwrights, and theaters—and by discussing all the major forms of Chinese theater, including the Beijing opera, which arose in the eighteenth century, and the spoke…
The origins of chinese puppetry
Puppetry in China has a long history. The modern remnants of a rich tradition testify to the wealth that was, and the art is being revived in various ways, and given new forms. Although there is more early literature and specific comment in ancient books on ancient Chinese puppets than there is for any other kind of puppetry in its early days, it is not absolutely clear when they originated. The words nearly always used to refer to puppets are mu…
Sima Qian
The origins of chinese puppetry
Puppetry in China has a long history. The modern remnants of a rich tradition testify to the wealth that was, and the art is being revived in various ways, and given new forms. Although there is more early literature and specific comment in ancient books on ancient Chinese puppets than there is for any other kind of puppetry in its early days, it is not absolutely clear when they originated. The words nearly always used to refer to puppets are mu…
Eight Chinese Plays from the Thirteenth Century to the Present
Stephen H. West
An abstract is not available for this content so a preview has been provided. Please use the Get access link above for information on how to access this content
Eight Chinese Plays
Chinese Theater
This volume is the first concise introduction to the splendid variety of the Chinese theatrical tradition. It presents a rounded perspective on the development of Chinese theater by considering all of its major aspects—history and social context, performance, costume, makeup, actors, playwrights, and theaters—and by discussing all the major forms of Chinese theater, including the Beijing opera, which arose in the eighteenth century, and the spoke…
Actors Are Madmen
How I First Learned to Act
Gai Jiaotiana (1888-1970) was a celebrated Beijing opera (jingjub) actor, principally known as a performer of warrior parts. GaiJiaotian, his professional name, means Surpassing the Skylark, appropriate for a performer in a form that gives such prominence to singing. As a child he had been given the professional name Jindouzic, meaning Swift Fighter or Somersaulter, but in 1900 he changed it to Surpassing the Skylark. The famous actor Tan Xinpeid…
"Gazing Homewards"
Su Wu was kept captive by the Huns, but never let himself be dishonored: In snowy lands and in icy weather, He bore hardships nineteen years, When thirsty, drank snow, When hungry, swallowed felt, Tending sheep on the North Sea shore. He kept in heart and mind the Chinese state altars of grain and millet, His yaktail banner fell, yet still he did not return. Going through tribulation after tribulation, His will stayed firm as iron, But at nights …
Listening to Theatre
Some Mysteries and Mootings about the Yuan Variety Play
Actors' Miseries and the Subversive Stage
To understand how the Chinese theatre fared in old times, and to remain alert to its eternal condition, we can gain a great deal of insight from its contemporary detractors and opponents. There is a breadth and tolerance about much of Confucianism that has kept moralistic fire and brimstone at bay over the centuries, so it is surprising to discover how much puritanical condemnation occurred of a type akin to Jeremy Collier's, Thomas Dekker's, Joh…
Song-Poems from Xanadu
Tea-trading Ship' and the Tale of Shuang Chien and Su Little Lady
One of the great 'lost' stories of Chinese tradition concerned a magistrate, a courtesan, and a tea-smuggler. It was probably based on real-life events, and was one of the most popular tales during the Southern Sung (1127-1279) and Yüan (1280-1368) dynasties. Yet the piecing together of its outline has entailed much effort, much painstaking sifting and mooting. A tentative reconstruction of it runs as follows
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