《京劇--白蛇傳》(作者楊孝明)通過分析京劇“白蛇傳”的故事原型及故事中主要人物，剖析了中國文化中“蛇”與女性相聯繫的一些因素，並研究了京劇和一些地方劇種對“白蛇傳”的演繹及舞臺燈光效果等因素對演出的影響。因此，是一部通過“白蛇傳”這個民間故事傳說了解中國戲曲文化的重要讀本。

《京劇--白蛇傳》內容介紹：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. 《京劇--白蛇傳》的作者是楊孝明。

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