Romance of Three Hamlets

<p>Through a metaphorical journey of Shakespeare in traditional Chinese theatre using three Chinese opera productions of <i>Hamlet </i>as signposts the book discusses the relationship between Shakespeare and Chinese theatrical traditions.</p><p>A brief discussion of the Yue-opera <i>Hamlet </i>looks back at the role of Shakespeare in the Chinese discourse of renaissance and re-evaluation of traditions since the early twentieth century. A detailed analysis of the Peking-opera <i>Hamlet </i>shows what is lost and what is gained in the negotiation between Shakespeare and Chinese theatrical traditions and why. The third <i>Hamlet </i>is an experimental Kun-opera production leading to a discussion of the potential for Shakespeare and Chinese theatrical traditions to join hands and reach new depths of artistic expression.</p><p>The book will attract researchers students and enthusiasts of Shakespeare cross-cultural Shakespearean recreation Chinese theatrical traditions and comparative literature.</p>