Criticism of the Shansi Opera Going up to Peach Peak Three Times

Abstract

As on other fronts, the situation in literature and art is fine and thriving. Guided by Chairman Mao's proletarian revolutionary line on literature and art and paced by the model revolutionary theatrical works, mass revolutionary creative activities are developing vigorously and a growing number of good and fairly good works are appearing. These have been enthusiastically greeted by the workers, peasants, and soldiers who encourage the creation of such works. The recent North China Theatrical Festival in Peking reflected the vigorous development of socialist literature and art and was a new victory for Chairman Mao's revolutionary line on the literary and art front. But on this front things are never calm and tranquil. As an instrument for class struggle, literature and art always sensitively reflect the political struggles in society, so it is not surprising that a poisonous weed should crop up despite the excellent situation.