Lady White Snake : a Tale from Chinese Opera: Bilingual - Traditional Chinese and English
- List Price: $12.95
- Binding: Paperback
- Publisher: Pan Asian Publications (U S A), Incorporated
- Publish date: 11/08/2016
Description:
Lady White is a thousand-year-old snake who, through centuries of meditation and self-discipline, has managed to attain human form. On a visit to China's famous West Lake, she falls in love with a young man and soon becomes his wife. But when a Buddhist abbot discovers her true origin, she must fight for both her marriage and her freedom. From one of the most popular of Chinese operas comes this tale of love and courage in the face of blind intolerance. Accompanied by illustrations depicting traditional costumes and staging, this retelling brings to life a timeless legend and a classic art form. Bilingual Book - English text and Traditional Chinese Characters on the same page.
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