Opera, Regional, Difangxi
The entry discusses the 330 or so types of regional opera in China, a popular art form for which traces can be found from as far back as the thirteenth century. It analyses the social setting and context of the regional operas, as well as the stages on which they were played. It discusses the themes of the operas, as well as how they have fared under the People's Republic of China.
Berkshire Encyclopedia of China
Studies of Asian Society
Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies