長生殿 (The Palace of Eternal Life, Abridged)
by Sheng 昇 Hong 洪

Name: 長生殿 (The Palace of Eternal Life, Abridged)
Author: Sheng 昇 Hong 洪

The Palace of Eternal Life is a classic Chinese play that tells the tragic love story of Emperor Tang Xuanzong and his beloved concubine, Yang Guifei. Set against the backdrop of the Tang Dynasty, the play explores the themes of love, loss, and the fragility of human existence. The story begins with the emperor's infatuation with Yang Guifei and their subsequent love affair. However, their happiness is short-lived, as political turmoil and the machinations of jealous courtiers lead to their separation and eventual deaths. Through its beautiful language and poignant storytelling, The Palace of Eternal Life offers a timeless meditation on the power and vulnerability of human emotions.

'長生殿 (The Palace of Eternal Life, Abridged)' Summary

唐明皇因寵愛楊貴妃，導致安史之亂，不得不賜死楊貴妃。後在馬嵬坡（陝西興平）與楊貴妃永別，長恨不已。因此，創作了長生殿這部作品。」長生殿戲共有五十二齣，分為上中下三本演出。全劇濃墨重彩，描繪了唐明皇與楊貴妃的愛情故事。劇中塑造了楊貴妃的獨立女性形象，她敢愛敢恨，至死不渝。唐明皇則是重情重義，為報國難不得不犧牲愛情。長生殿自問世以來，一直備受推崇。被譽為「中國戲曲史上浪漫主義的巔峰」。