The Courtesan’s Memory, Voice, and Late Ming Drama

Peng Xu’s new book is a tour de force that restores the courtesan’s crucial, yet largely obscured role in the development of the late Ming theatrical world and performance traditions. Putting the c...

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Ming Studies
Published
2026-09-15
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1080/0147037x.2026.2726114
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Chinese history and philosophy
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The Courtesan’s Memory, Voice, and Late Ming Drama

Zhaokun Xin
Ming Studies
Chinese history and philosophy
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The Courtesan’s Memory, Voice, and Late Ming Drama

Zhaokun Xin
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Abstract

Peng Xu’s new book is a tour de force that restores the courtesan’s crucial, yet largely obscured role in the development of the late Ming theatrical world and performance traditions. Putting the c...

Ming Studies
University of Manchester (GB)
Openalex Percentile: Top 5%
Chinese history and philosophy
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