《京剧--白蛇传》(作者杨孝明)通过分析京剧“白蛇传”的故事原型及故事中主要人物，剖析了中国文化中“蛇”与女性相联系的一些因素，并研究了京剧和一些地方剧种对“白蛇传”的演绎及舞台灯光效果等因素对演出的影响。因此，是一部通过“白蛇传”这个民间故事传说了解中国戏曲文化的重要读本。

《京剧--白蛇传》内容介绍：We arrived at the West Lake, leaving Emei behind,Such an exquisite scenery never had we expected to find.Reflected in the water is the Baochu Pagoda on the one side,On the other lean the three pagodas and pavilions side by side.Willow trees on the Su Dyke caress the boats with their gentle touch,In the mild breeze peach flowers blossom in a bashful hush.

《京剧--白蛇传》的作者是杨孝明。

Chapter I

Introduction

1．Two sources of the legendary snake

2．A cultural interDretation of

snake—female correlation

Chapter II

Prototype of the Story

1．Four phases of development in plot and

the character of the White Snake

2．The development of

other major characters

Chapter lll

Theatrical Performances of the Legend

1．Theatrical performances of Beijing and

regional operas

2．Critiques of the theatrical performances

3．Stage performances of the Beijing opera of

The White Snake drama

4．The proliferation of the Snake drama overseas

Chapter IV

Terms and Historical Anecdotes of the Opera

Script of the Opera

Endnotes

Beijing Opera ABC

Works Consulted and Cited