The Kabuki Theatre of Japan

by A. C. Scott

Overview

Highly recommended. -- Library Journal. One of the most comprehensive handbooks available on Kabuki theatre provides readers with all the information they need to understand and appreciate this exciting amalgam of dramatic and musical arts. A clear and thoughtfully written text describes the theater's development in the context of Japanese history, with detailed analyses of actors' techniques, music and dance, plays and playwrights, the playhouse's design evolution, and six representative Kabuki plays. Includes glossary of Japanese terms. Invaluable to students, scholars and anyone intrigued by classical Japanese theater.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780486406459
Publisher:	Dover Publications
Publication date:	01/17/2012
Series:	Dover Thrift Editions Series
Edition description:	Revised ed.
Pages:	336
Product dimensions:	5.30(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.90(d)

Editorial Reviews

<:st> Provides readers with information they need to understand and appreciate Japan's Kabuki theater and its visually captivating amalgam of dramatic and musical arts. Describes the theater's development in the context of Japan's social and economic history, discusses the important roles played by music and dance, and analyzes techniques used by actors. Includes summaries of six representative plays, a glossary, and b&w photos and drawings. This is an unabridged republication of a title published by George Allen and Unwin Ltd., London, 1955. Cited in Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknew.com)

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