Table of contents
      Chapter I Introduction
      1. Two sources of the legendary snake
      2. A cultural interpretation 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 III Theatrical Performances of the Legend
      1. Theatrical performances of Beijing and regional operas
      Beijing opera
      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