Publisher's Synopsis
The No Plays of Japan is a book written by Arthur Waley and published in 1922. The book is a collection of translations of Japanese Noh plays, which are traditional Japanese plays that combine drama, dance, poetry, and music. The plays are known for their minimalist style and their use of masks, costumes, and props to represent characters and settings. The book includes a total of fifteen plays, each with a detailed introduction that provides historical and cultural context for the play. The translations are accompanied by notes that explain the meaning of certain words and phrases, as well as the symbolism and themes of the plays. The book is considered a classic of Japanese literature and a valuable resource for scholars of Japanese culture and theater.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.
