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Wang Shifu

Wang Shifu (1250-1337?), courtesy name of Wang Dexin, was a Chinese dramatist and playwright of the Yuan dynasty. He is a representative of “Wencaipai” (Literal talent group) in Chinese opera literature. He was born in Dadu (present-day Beijing), the capital of the Yuan dynasty.

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Wang Shifu

Born
1250. · Khanbaliq.
Nationality
Yuan dynasty.
Occupation
playwright and writer.
Known for
The Story of the Western Wing.
Languages
Chinese.

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