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This is the fanlisting for the play M. Butterfly by David Henry Hwang, officially approved by TheFanlistings.Org. Rene Gallimard, telling his story from a French prison where he is being tried for treason, reminisces of his past in Beijing. He falls in love with his mistress, Song Liling, whom he believes to be the perfect woman. This perfect woman, however, turns out to be a man and a Communist spy. The play explores ideas ranging from illusion versus reality, gender roles, male idealism, the power of manipulation and disguise, Asian stereotypes and both Eastern and Western racism. If you are a fan of this exquisite piece of drama, feel free to join the listing of other fans.Last Updated: December 30, 2005.