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Wang-Chi-Fou (Thirteenth Century)
Wang-Chi-Fou (wäng-chē-fö’). One of the greatest Chinese dramatic poets; lived in the thirteenth century. He was the creator of the Chinese opera (called Thsa-Khi, lyrical dramas), and is placed by his countrymen among the ten Thsaï-tseu or writers of genius. He composed thirteen plays, of which only two survive: ‘Si-siang-ki’ (Western Pavilion), like all Chinese plays a sort of novel in dialogue,—his best work,—which obtained and still holds great popularity with the Chinese; and the comedy ‘The State Minister’s Feast.’