Song Poems (Sanqu) of the Yuan Dynasty: The Art of Tongue-in-Cheek - Two Love Songs by Two Great Dramatists
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The two love songs—authored by Guan Hanqing and Bai Pu respectively—present humorous dramatic moments in a lively language of everyday speech. Guest Host: Prof. Lian Xinda
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