How Long to Read Chinese Theatre: An Illustrated History Through Nuoxi and Mulianxi

How Long Does it Take to Read Chinese Theatre: An Illustrated History Through Nuoxi and Mulianxi?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 48 minutes to read Chinese Theatre: An Illustrated History Through Nuoxi and Mulianxi by Xioahuan Zhao

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Description

Chinese Theatre: An Illustrated History Through Nuoxi and Mulianxi is the first book in any language entirely devoted to a historical inquiry into Chinese theatre through Nuoxi and Mulianxi, the two most representative and predominant forms of Chinese temple theatre. With a view to evaluating the role of temple theatre in the development of xiqu or traditional Chinese theatre and drama from myth to ritual to ritual drama to drama, Volume One provides a panoramic perspective that allows every aspect of Nuoxi to be considered, not in the margins of xiqu but in and of itself. Thus, this volume traces xiqu history from its shamanic roots in exorcism rituals of Nuo to various forms of ritual and theatrical performance presented at temple fairs, during community and calendrical festivals or for ceremonial functions over the course of imperial history, and into the twenty-first century, followed by an exploration of the scriptural origins and oral traditions of Mulianxi, with pivotal forms and functions of Nuoxi and Mulian storytelling, examined, explicated and illustrated in association with the development of corresponding genres of Chines performance literature and performing arts. This is an interdisciplinary book project that is aimed to help researchers and students of theatre history understand the ritual origins of Chinese theatre and the dynamic relationships among myth, ritual, religion, and theatre.

How long is Chinese Theatre: An Illustrated History Through Nuoxi and Mulianxi?

Chinese Theatre: An Illustrated History Through Nuoxi and Mulianxi by Xioahuan Zhao is 338 pages long, and a total of 87,204 words.

This makes it 114% the length of the average book. It also has 107% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Chinese Theatre: An Illustrated History Through Nuoxi and Mulianxi Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 56 minutes to read Chinese Theatre: An Illustrated History Through Nuoxi and Mulianxi aloud.

What Reading Level is Chinese Theatre: An Illustrated History Through Nuoxi and Mulianxi?

Chinese Theatre: An Illustrated History Through Nuoxi and Mulianxi is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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