Chapter Ⅰ Qin Xianglian as a Beijing Opera 1
1．The origin of the story 1
2．Synopsis of the plotline 5
3．Main characters 7
4．Performance and influence 54
5．Summary of Chapter 60
Chapter Ⅱ Interpretation and Appreciation 62
1．Interpretation 62
2．Appreciation 94
Chapter Ⅲ Qin Xianglian 103
Dramatis Personae 103
Scene 1：Departure 104
Scene 2：Marriage 106
Scene 3：At the Inn 108
Scene 4：In Chen's Palace 114
Scene 5：Meeting Wang Yanling 123
Scene 6：Birthday Party 125
Scene 7：Temple Killing 145
Scene 8：Execution 148
Bibliography 166
Appendix:The Beijing Opera ABC 173
Works Consulted and Cited 224