《河北梆子--钟馗嫁妹》(作者姜晓阳)以在民间流传已久的钟馗故事为核心，以优美、简洁的英文介绍了钟馗形象缘起的文化背景、涉及的传统文化要素，及其演变、传统。自古以来，钟馗故事便有各种演绎版本，本书着重介绍了以河北梆子展现的舞台上的钟馗故事。该剧的剧本也由作者译为英文收入书中。全书另附河北梆子这一地方剧种的简单介绍。《河北梆子：钟馗嫁妹》可谓是一部及文化普及、戏曲研究及传统文化宣传于一体的著作，将有助于中外读者了解中国传统文化、地方文化，尤其是戏曲文化。

《河北梆子--钟馗嫁妹》内容介绍：No One will live forever,I'll use my blood to protest.If I cannot be the best living,I'll be the hero after dying.Holding my flag high,Singing songs of justice,In the mid of stars,Fighting evils and Treacherous officials.

《《河北梆子--钟馗嫁妹》的作者是姜晓阳。

Chapter I

Cultural Context

The mythology of Zhong Kui

Historical development

The popularization of Zhong Kui stories

Chapter II

Dimensions of Hebei Bangzi Opera

Landscape of theatres

Birth and growth of the opera

,Prototypes of its theatrical performance

Chapter III

The I Production of the Hebei Bangzi Opera Zhong Kui

Synopsis of plot

Reviews

The libretto with annotations

The Hebei Bangzi Opera ABCs

Endnotes

Works Cited