西厢记 (xīxiāng jì)

Definition

"The Palace of Eternal Youth" is a famous Chinese play written by Wang Shifu during the Yuan Dynasty. It tells the story of a forbidden love affair between Zhang Gong and Cui Yingying.

Related terms

长生殿 (chángshēng diàn): Another famous Chinese play written by Hong Sheng during the Ming Dynasty. It also explores themes of forbidden love but is set in a different historical period.

元曲 (yuán qǔ): A genre of traditional Chinese drama that includes both 西厢记 and 长生殿. These plays are known for their lyrical poetry and musical elements.

京剧 (jīng jù): A form of Chinese opera that often incorporates stories from 西厢记 and other classical plays. It combines singing, acting, acrobatics, and elaborate costumes to create a visually stunning performance.