西厢记故事（英文版）

Since its appearance in the thirteenth century, The Romance of the Western Chamber has been highly popular and influential. This book is a plain language version of the original play, intending to help foreign readers understand the story and appreciate classic Chinese opera. The theme of the drama is an attack on feudal mores, supporting the longing of young people in those days for freedom of marriage. The love story between the two main characters, Zhang Sheng and Cui Yingying, celebrates the progressive ideal of true love prevailing over social conventions. This play, along with other famous Chinese plays like The Peony Pavilion, The Palace of Eternal Youth, and The Peach Blossom Fan, represents the highest achievement of ancient Chinese drama literature.