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"This is a novelized version of a classical Chinese tragedy that has remained a favorite for 700 years. The story of the sufferings of heroine Dou E is a scathing indictment of corrupt officials and their oppression of common people. Although Yuan Dynasty playwright Guan Hanqing wanted to reveal the seamy side of his contemporaries, the seed of the story was an ancient folk tale."Hanqing, Guan is the author of 'Snow in Summer : The Injustice Done to Dou E Moves Heaven and Earth', published 2002 under ISBN 9787800056468 and ISBN 7800056465.
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