This thesis is a study on the dramatist Li Mangui's historical drama, female drama, social drama, and drama manifesto.
Li Mangui used the method of "ancient metaphor to present" to create historical dramas, showing the era mission of "fighting literary style"; the female dramas written by Li Mangui encouraged women born and raised in the conservative and conservative era, and were able to stand on their own and strengthen women. The impact of Li Mangui's social drama on Taiwan's contemporary society, allowing people to pay attention to social issues through drama. The drama movement promoted by Li Mangui's Manifesto in Taiwan was written for Taiwan ’s theater industry. A wonderful development history.
Li Mangui devoted his life to drama art and drama education, cultivated talents for the drama industry in Taiwan, and was an admired dramatist and drama educator. In 1936, when studying in the United States, Li Mangui won two first prizes in the "Drama" and "Literature" competitions of "Hobberwood", thus earning him the reputation of "China Shakespeare".
This thesis explores the central idea of the play and the hidden meaning behind the text from multiple perspectives. It also analyzes Li Mangui's writing creativity and writing skills. It also uses Li Mangui's outlook on life, education, Women's and social perspectives are explained in depth.
From the research, it was found that Li Mangui not only made a significant contribution to Taiwan's drama world, but also through the spread of drama, she left the mark of the times on the long river of time.