英语聊天话题：畅谈中国文化第05章 戏曲的作用.docVIP

英语畅谈中国文化50主题 第05章 The Role of Operas 戏曲的作用 A: In his book Chinese characteristics, which was written more than 100 years ago, A.H. Smith said that Chinese people liked opera. To them, opera was the only entertainment, like sports for the British and bullfighting for the Spaniards. B: In a traditional Chinese society, opera was used as a vehicle to spread knowledge and ethical teachings. Most operas were based on historical events, folklore, or classical novels. They promoted traditional values and moral principles, such as punishing evil and eulogizing the good; loyalty and kindness; and the d