Kabuki drama
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Kabuki drama
Kegan Paul, [20--], c1938
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"Fist published in 1938 by Board of Tourist Industry, Japanese Government Railways"--T.p. verso
This edition first published in 2009 by Routledge"--T.p. verso
Description and Table of Contents
Description
First published in 2006. Kabuki is the most popular form of Japanese traditional theatre. More fast-moving than Noh, it is a colourful and exciting spectacle based around traditional, historical and mythic narratives, many of which involve the code of the samurai. A recurrent theme is the ethical ideal of the samurai who gives up his life for his lord and his country, and the actors who take on the roles of handsome young samurai enjoy large and enthusiastic followings. Kabuki plays are set in the feudal samurai era, and the actors wear dramatic makeup and costumes and engage in wonderfully choreographed swordplay. A feature of traditional Kabuki is that all the female roles are played by men known as onnagata. This is a fine brief introduction to a highly enjoyable art form.
Table of Contents
- How to Appreciate the Kabuki
- Characteristics of the Kabuki
- Machinery Peculiar to the Kabuki Stage
- Principal Kabuki Plays
- Technique Peculiar to the Kabuki
- Symbolism and Impressionism in the Kabuki and The Story Value of the Kabuki.
by "Nielsen BookData"