02344cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000220011324500870013526400510022230000470027333600260032033700260034633800360037250000310040850802060043952012440064553400450188965300220193465300430195685600430199940120UtSlPG20260610133922.0mcr n260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aEtten, Gerard Van14aThe Vampire Cat :bA Play in one act from the Japanese legend of the Nabeshima cat 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2012  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2012-07-01  aProduced by Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive/American Libraries.)  a"The Vampire Cat" by Gerard Van Etten is a one-act play inspired by the Japanese legend of the Nabeshima Cat, written in the early 20th century. This dramatic work delves into themes of supernatural occurrences and psychological horror within a medieval Japanese context. Through its narrative, the play explores the haunting presence of a mysterious female figure, blending elements of dreams and nightmares into a chilling exploration of obsession and fear.  The story unfolds in the palace of Prince Hizen, where he is tormented by horrific dreams involving O Toyo, his wife, who perhaps embodies a malevolent spirit in the form of a cat. As the narrative progresses, Prince Hizen, desperate for relief from his nightmares and the sinister presence that seems to invade his dreams, learns from his councilors and a brave soldier, Ito Soda, who volunteers to act as a guard while battling the dream's influences. The tension mounts as the line between the dream world and reality blurs, ultimately leading to a confrontation that reveals O Toyo’s dual nature. The play ends on a note filled with suspense and intrigue, inviting the audience to ponder the true essence of love and darkness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aVampires -- Drama  aJapan -- History -- 1185-1600 -- Drama40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40120