Performing Grief : Bridal Laments in Rural China

Performing Grief Bridal Laments in Rural China

This is the first in-depth study of Chinese bridal laments, a ritual and performative art practiced by Chinese women in premodern times that gave them a rare opportunity to voice their grievances publicly. Drawing on methodologies from numerous disciplines, including performance arts and folk litera...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: McLaren, Anne E., author (author)
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Honolulu : University of Hawaii Press [2008]
Subjects:
Country life > China > Social life and customs.
Oral tradition > China.
Laments > China.
Rural families > China > Social conditions.
Women > China > Social conditions.
Brides > China > Social conditions.
Arranged marriage > China.
Marriage customs and rites > China.
China > Social life and customs.
Electronic books.
See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009438741506719

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