Japanese Theatre is a comprehensive book by Faubion Bowers that explores the rich and diverse history of Japanese theatre. The book covers various forms of traditional Japanese theatre, including Noh, Kabuki, Bunraku, and Kyogen, and provides readers with an in-depth understanding of their origins, themes, and techniques.The book begins with an introduction to the history of Japanese theatre, tracing its roots back to the 14th century. It then delves into the different forms of theatre, providing detailed descriptions of ...
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Japanese Theatre is a comprehensive book by Faubion Bowers that explores the rich and diverse history of Japanese theatre. The book covers various forms of traditional Japanese theatre, including Noh, Kabuki, Bunraku, and Kyogen, and provides readers with an in-depth understanding of their origins, themes, and techniques.The book begins with an introduction to the history of Japanese theatre, tracing its roots back to the 14th century. It then delves into the different forms of theatre, providing detailed descriptions of their staging, costumes, music, and dance. The author also examines the social and cultural context in which these forms of theatre emerged, shedding light on the historical events and cultural practices that influenced their development.Throughout the book, Bowers draws on his extensive knowledge of Japanese culture and language to provide readers with a nuanced and insightful analysis of Japanese theatre. He also includes numerous illustrations, photographs, and diagrams to help readers visualize the different forms of theatre and their performances.Overall, Japanese Theatre is an essential read for anyone interested in Japanese culture, history, and performing arts. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of Japanese theatre and highlights its enduring influence on contemporary theatre and culture.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.
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Very good. Foreword by Joshua Logan. 8vo. Tan cloth, with brown spine titles. Brown top stain. Decorated end papers. 294 pages, with Index. With color and b/w photographic images, and b/w drawings. Lacking the dust-jacket.
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