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牡丹亭
mǔ​dān​tíng

The Peony Pavilion

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牡丹亭 mǔ​dān​tíng
The Peony Pavilion
A famous romantic opera by Ming dynasty playwright 汤显祖 tāng​xiǎn​zǔ, first performed in 1598; it tells the story of Du Liniang, who dies of a broken heart after dreaming of a scholar and is later restored to life.

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Same as

  • 还魂记 huán​hún​jì

Referenced by

  • 汤显祖 tāng​xiǎn​zǔ