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International Journal of Art Innovation and Development, 2025, 6(1); doi: 10.38007/IJAID.2025.060105.

Textual Research on Doubts and Errors in Peking Opera the Execution of Chen Shimei and Its Enlightenment

Author(s)

Xinlei Su

Corresponding Author:
Xinlei Su
Affiliation(s)

College of Literature, Yanbian University, Yanji 133000, Jilin, China

Abstract

As a Peking Opera piece with profound social significance and artistic appeal, The Execution of Chen Shimei is re-examined in this study from a historical perspective, adhering to the fundamental principles of Marxist literary criticism. Through textual research on aspects such as Chen Shimei's identity, marital logic, and the judicial mechanisms of the Song Dynasty, this paper analyzes the historical inaccuracies in the opera and explores the reasons for its success, aiming to provide insights for the creation and adaptation of modern Peking Opera and other theatrical works.

Keywords

Peking Opera; The Execution of Chen Shimei; Textual Research; Chen Shimei

Cite This Paper

Xinlei Su. Textual Research on Doubts and Errors in Peking Opera the Execution of Chen Shimei and Its Enlightenment. International Journal of Art Innovation and Development (2025), Vol. 6, Issue 1: 39-48. https://doi.org/10.38007/IJAID.2025.060105.

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