竇娥冤 by Hanqing Guan
"竇娥冤" by 关汉卿 (Guan Hanqing) is a classic Chinese drama written in the late 13th century, belonging to the genre of Yuan dynasty zaju plays. This work explores themes of injustice, societal norms, and the struggles of women within a patriarchal society. The narrative centers around Dou E, a young widow, who becomes embroiled in a web of deceit and desperation, ultimately leading to her wrongful conviction and execution for a crimeshe did not commit. The opening of "竇娥冤" introduces us to characters that set the stage for Dou E’s tragic story. It begins with the backstory of Cao, an elderly woman, who has been drawn into a financial dispute with a scholar named Dou Tianzhang over a debt. As events unfold, Tianzhang, burdened by poverty, considers marrying off his daughter, Dou E, to settle debts. The plot thickens with the introduction of Zhang, a character who attempts to manipulate the situation to his advantage, resulting in domestic turmoil. The prologue sets a tense atmosphere, hinting at the larger themes of sacrifice and the unjust treatment of women that will define Dou E's character as the tale progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Guan, Hanqing, 1210?-1298? |
|---|---|
| Title | 竇娥冤 |
| Alternate Title | Dou E yuan |
| Note | English title: Injustice to Dou E |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Injustice_to_Dou_E |
| Credits | Produced by Yi-che Lin |
| Language | Chinese |
| LoC Class | PL: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania |
| Subject | Chinese drama (Tragedy) |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 52276 |
| Release Date | Jun 8, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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