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In the Tang period, there were strange tales like unofficial histories written by scholars often for entertainment and light conversation. In the Song Dynasty, there were stage performances with songs, recitation and comic gestures and dialogues. In the Jin, brothel scripts and zaju were combined. In our dynasty, the two are separated into distinct forms. (Xia Tingzhi: Preface to Biographies of Courtesans) 去书内
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    Xia Tingzhi’s preface provides a sharp, concise overview of the evolution of Chinese performing and narrative arts across dynasties. It traces the shift from the Tang’s casual scholar-written strange tales to the Song’s vivid musical and comedic stage shows, then the Jin’s fusion of brothel scripts and zaju, and finally the distinct separation of these two forms in his era. This short passage not only maps a clear artistic lineage but also subtly reflects how literary and performing arts adapted to changing social tastes. It is a valuable microcosm of ancient Chinese literary and theatrical development.

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