• Romance of Western Bower (Chinese-English Edition): The Complete Stage Play, Translated by Xu Yuanchong
  • Romance of Western Bower (Chinese-English Edition): The Complete Stage Play, Translated by Xu Yuanchong
  • Romance of Western Bower (Chinese-English Edition): The Complete Stage Play, Translated by Xu Yuanchong
  • Romance of Western Bower (Chinese-English Edition): The Complete Stage Play, Translated by Xu Yuanchong
  • Romance of Western Bower (Chinese-English Edition): The Complete Stage Play, Translated by Xu Yuanchong
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Romance of Western Bower (Chinese-English Edition): The Complete Stage Play, Translated by Xu Yuanchong

Romance of Western Bower (Chinese-English Edition): The Complete Stage Play, Translated by Xu Yuanchong

The Full Five-Book, Twenty-Scene Play in Chinese and English — Xu Yuanchong‘s Rhymed Translation of Cui Yingying and Zhang Sheng’s Love Story — A Bilingual Classic
This book gives you the complete play, Romance of Western Bower, in Chinese and in English translation by Xu Yuanchong and Xu Ming. The English comes first, the Chinese follows, so you can read it straight through or compare them side by side. The story follows Cui Yingying, the daughter of a prime minister, and Zhang Sheng, a young scholar. They meet at a Buddhist temple, fall in love, and then have to fight against her family’s plans and the rules of their time to be together. Xu Yuanchong, the first Asian translator to win the Aurora Borealis Prize, renders the whole play into English rhyme, and a British publisher once compared his translation to Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. If you want to read this classic Chinese love story as a complete stage work in a celebrated bilingual translation—rather than a prose retelling or a partial selection—this is it.
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1. About the Story
Set against the backdrop of a Buddhist monastery, this is the tale of Zhang Sheng, a poor scholar, and Cui Yingying, a beautiful noblewoman. When Yingying’s family is stranded on their way to the capital, Zhang helps them fend off bandits. In return, he expects only one reward: her hand in marriage. What follows is a battle of wits, secret messages, and stolen glances as they defy the strict social rules of ancient China.

2. Why This Bilingual Edition?

  • Perfect for Learners: Whether you are studying Mandarin or English, the parallel text format allows you to compare the elegant classical Chinese prose with a modern, readable English translation instantly.

  • Cultural Depth: This isn't just a love story; it’s a window into the societal norms, poetry, and humor of the Yuan Dynasty (13th century).

  • Collector's Quality: Published by a renowned cultural institution, this edition offers a clean layout and durable binding, making it a beautiful addition to any world literature shelf.

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