The Four Classical Operas, also known as the "Four Classical Operas", are not only masterpieces of drama, but also cultural treasures. They are hailed as the pinnacle of ancient Chinese drama, showing profound historical and cultural heritage and artistic charm.
The four major classical operas include The Legend of the West Chamber, The Peony Pavilion, The Palace of Eternal Life and The Peach Blossom Fan. These works are not only of high literary achievement, but also of an extremely high level in the theatrical performing arts. Through vivid characters, twists and turns in the storyline and beautiful poetry and songs, they show the life style and humanistic spirit of ancient society.
Among these classical operas, "The Legend of the West Chamber" has won the love of a wide audience with its profound love theme and unique narrative style. The author Wang Shifu depicts the deep affection between Zhang Sheng and Cui Yingying, the lovers, with his delicate and nuanced brushstrokes, showing the greatness and purity of love.
And "The Peony Pavilion" has attracted countless audiences with its fantasy plot and beautiful artistic conception. The author Tang Xianzu, with his outstanding literary talent, wrote the love story of Du Liniang and Liu Mengmei like a dream and intoxicating.
The Palace of Eternal Life is a drama with a historical background, and the author Hong Sheng shows the vicissitudes of history and the impermanence of life by depicting the love story of Emperor Tang Ming and Yang Guifei.
Finally, "Peach Blossom Fan" won the favor of the audience with its deep sense of history and strong local characteristics. The author Kong Shangren depicts the history of the rise and fall of the Southern Ming Dynasty and the tragic life of a group of patriots with his delicate brushstrokes.
The authors of these classical operas are outstanding representatives in the history of Chinese literature, and their works not only have high artistic value, but also have a profound impact on the development of Chinese drama. When learning their style, we should pay attention to exploring the profound ideological and emotional connotations contained in their works, and at the same time learn their unique narrative skills and literary language, so as to better inherit and carry forward the excellent tradition of Chinese theater.
In short, the four classical operas are the shining pearls of Chinese drama, and they have become immortal works in the history of Chinese literature with their profound ideological connotations, beautiful art forms and unique cultural charms. We should cherish these cultural heritages, inherit and carry forward their excellent traditions, and let Chinese theatre shine more brilliantly on the world cultural stage.