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The Orphan of Zhao

3.8/5 ( ratings)

In the aftermath of the massacre of a clan, an epic story of self-sacrifice and revenge unfolds as a young orphan discovers the shattering truth behind his childhood. Sometimes referred to as the Chinese Hamlet and tracing its origins to the 4th century BC, The Orphan of Zhao was the first Chinese play to be translated in the West.

James Fenton's adaptation of The Orphan of Zhao premiered with the RSC at the Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon in November 2012.

Language: English

Pages: 80

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Faber Faber

Release: November 01, 2012

ISBN: 0571300359

ISBN 13: 9780571300358

The Orphan of Zhao

3.8/5 ( ratings)

In the aftermath of the massacre of a clan, an epic story of self-sacrifice and revenge unfolds as a young orphan discovers the shattering truth behind his childhood. Sometimes referred to as the Chinese Hamlet and tracing its origins to the 4th century BC, The Orphan of Zhao was the first Chinese play to be translated in the West.

James Fenton's adaptation of The Orphan of Zhao premiered with the RSC at the Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon in November 2012.

Language: English

Pages: 80

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Faber Faber

Release: November 01, 2012

ISBN: 0571300359

ISBN 13: 9780571300358

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