Romance Of The Western Chamber

Offered for sale is an exceptional printing from 1795 with five out of 10 books for sale with chapter 3 on.

“Romance of the Western Chamber《西厢记》”, also translated as “The Story of the Western Wing”, “The West Chamber”, “Romance of the Western Bower” and similar titles, is one of the most famous Chinese dramatic works of all time. It was written by the Yuan dynasty playwright Wang Shifu (王實甫), and set during the Tang dynasty. Known as "China's most popular love comedy," it is the story of a young couple consummating their love without parental approval, and has been seen both as a "lover's bible" and "potentially lethal," as readers were in danger of pining away under its influence.

Jin Shengtan (金圣叹 1610 – August 7，1661), former name Jin Renrui (金人瑞), also known
as Jin Kui (金喟), was a Chinese editor, writer and critic, who has been called the champion of Vernacular Chinese literature.

Subject: Ancient China romance fictionalized story
Publisher: Ancient China romance fictionalized story
Publishing Year: 1795 (乾隆六十年)
Material: White cotton paper
Printing Method: Wood engraving with black and red inks
Make-Up: Thread binding book
Volumes: Five books of ten, from the chapter 3 to the end
Quality: 80%

$4,000 - $5,000

20.5 inches" x 13.5 inches"

18%

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