[PDF.12lz] Performing Grief: Bridal Laments in Rural China

Performing Grief: Bridal Laments in Rural China

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 | #4443144 in Books |  Univ of Hawaii Pr |  2008-07-31 |  2008-07-31 | Original language:English | PDF # 1 |  9.00 x1.00 x5.90l,1.00 | File type: PDF | 224 pages

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This is the first in-depth study of Chinese bridal laments, a ritual and performative art practiced by Chinese women in premodern times that gave them a rare opportunity to voice their grievances publicly. Drawing on methodologies from numerous disciplines, including performance arts and folk literatures, the author suggests that the ability to move an audience through her lament was one of the most important symbolic and ritual skills a Chinese woman could possess be...

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