Of Mountains and Seas: A Tragicomedy of the Gods in Three Acts - Gao Xingjian / Translated by Gilbert C. F. Fong
Of Mountains and Seas is a fictional play that weaves together legendary characters from the classic Chinese text, Shanhaijing. The well-known mythical characters are presented as ordinary individuals who, despite their divine powers, struggle with the misadventures and emotional consequences of life. The gods appear innocent and childish, comically mixing up traditional social roles and behavior. Gao Xingjian infuses his play with his trademark unconventionality and esthetic flair, indulging in a considerable amount of inventive and open staging that allows directors to add their own creative stamp. The spectacular, eccentric characters make this play a colorful dramatic
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Hardcover: 116 pages
Printing: 1st
Publisher: The Chinese University Press (2008)
Language: English
Condition: Fine (See Condition Notes)
Condition Notes: 1st Edition 1st Print Hardcover with unclipped jacket, in fine condition. Grey boards with white lettering. Text and pages clean and unmarked. Jacket protected by a Brodart adjustable archival book cover.