Tales From Old Japanese Dramas

Tales From Old Japanese Dramas

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Publisher's Synopsis

Tales From Old Japanese Dramas is a collection of stories compiled and translated by Asataro Miyamori. The book features a selection of classic Japanese plays and dramas, including works by renowned playwrights such as Zeami Motokiyo and Chikamatsu Monzaemon. The stories are set in feudal Japan and explore themes of love, honor, revenge, and loyalty.The book is divided into three parts, each featuring a different type of drama. The first section focuses on Noh plays, which are known for their minimalist style and use of masks. The second section features Kabuki plays, which are known for their elaborate costumes and makeup. The third section includes puppet plays, or Bunraku, which feature life-size puppets operated by several puppeteers.The stories in Tales From Old Japanese Dramas are both entertaining and educational, offering readers a glimpse into Japanese culture and history. The book is beautifully illustrated with traditional Japanese artwork and includes detailed notes and explanations to help readers understand the cultural and historical context of each story. Overall, Tales From Old Japanese Dramas is a must-read for anyone interested in Japanese literature, theater, or history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Book information

ISBN: 9781162746258
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
DEWEY: 895
Language: English
Number of pages: 488
Weight: 644g
Height: 152mm
Width: 229mm
Spine width: 25mm