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Title: 竇娥冤

Alternate Title: Dou E yuan

Note: English title: Injustice to Dou E

Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Injustice_to_Dou_E

Credits: Produced by Yi-che Lin

Summary: "竇娥冤" by 关汉卿 (Guan Hanqing) is a classic Chinese drama written in the late 13th century, belonging to the genre of Yuan dynasty zaju plays. This work explores themes of injustice, societal norms, and the struggles of women within a patriarchal society. The narrative centers around Dou E, a young widow, who becomes embroiled in a web of deceit and desperation, ultimately leading to her wrongful conviction and execution for a crime she did not commit. The opening of "竇娥冤" introduces us to characters that set the stage for Dou E’s tragic story. It begins with the backstory of Cao, an elderly woman, who has been drawn into a financial dispute with a scholar named Dou Tianzhang over a debt. As events unfold, Tianzhang, burdened by poverty, considers marrying off his daughter, Dou E, to settle debts. The plot thickens with the introduction of Zhang, a character who attempts to manipulate the situation to his advantage, resulting in domestic turmoil. The prologue sets a tense atmosphere, hinting at the larger themes of sacrifice and the unjust treatment of women that will define Dou E's character as the tale progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Guan, Hanqing, 1210?-1298?

EBook No.: 52276

Published: Jun 8, 2016

Downloads: 204

Language: Chinese

Subject: Chinese drama (Tragedy)

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: 竇娥冤

Alternate Title: Dou E yuan

Note: English title: Injustice to Dou E

Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Injustice_to_Dou_E

Credits: Produced by Yi-che Lin

Summary: "竇娥冤" by 关汉卿 (Guan Hanqing) is a classic Chinese drama written in the late 13th century, belonging to the genre of Yuan dynasty zaju plays. This work explores themes of injustice, societal norms, and the struggles of women within a patriarchal society. The narrative centers around Dou E, a young widow, who becomes embroiled in a web of deceit and desperation, ultimately leading to her wrongful conviction and execution for a crime she did not commit. The opening of "竇娥冤" introduces us to characters that set the stage for Dou E’s tragic story. It begins with the backstory of Cao, an elderly woman, who has been drawn into a financial dispute with a scholar named Dou Tianzhang over a debt. As events unfold, Tianzhang, burdened by poverty, considers marrying off his daughter, Dou E, to settle debts. The plot thickens with the introduction of Zhang, a character who attempts to manipulate the situation to his advantage, resulting in domestic turmoil. The prologue sets a tense atmosphere, hinting at the larger themes of sacrifice and the unjust treatment of women that will define Dou E's character as the tale progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Guan, Hanqing, 1210?-1298?

EBook No.: 52276

Published: Jun 8, 2016

Downloads: 204

Language: Chinese

Subject: Chinese drama (Tragedy)

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.