论“缀白裘”选本的历史地位

The Historical Position of the Collected Works of Drama

"缀白裘"选本绝大部分属于昆曲(剧)选本,有力地见证了中国艺术史上昆曲清唱和昆剧演出的繁盛和衰微。在"缀白裘"诸选本中,钱编通行本对后世戏曲发展的影响无疑最为深远:不仅作为规范演出的舞台本,而且作为"案头"读本长期流行,在中国戏曲传播史上具有不可替代的重要地位。

Plays that are included in the Collected Works of Drama Zhui Bai Qiu are mostly kunqu-operas testifying the flourish of this theatrical genre.Of the several versions of the collection that which was edited by Qian Decang is the most influencial-not only as the standard scripts for stage performances but also as the most popular texts for reading.