Wang Shifu, Chinese Playwright
(1250-1337?)



A scene from Xi Jiang Ji

Just the Facts:
  • Name: Wang Shifu
  • Also known as: Wang Dexin
  • Dates: 1250-1337?
  • Place: China
  • Language: Chinese
  • Who he was: Chinese playwright known for Xi Xiang Ji (The Story of the Western Wing), one of the "Four Great Classical Dramas"

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