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100 1 _aKincaid, Zoë,
_d1878-1944
245 1 0 _aKabuki
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2023-04-05
508 _aAnonymous
520 _a"Kabuki: The Popular Stage of Japan" by Zoë Kincaid is an insightful account of the traditional Japanese theater form known as Kabuki, written in the early 20th century. The work explores the history, cultural significance, and complexity of Kabuki, emphasizing its roots within Japanese society and its development over three centuries. Kincaid examines not only the performances themselves, but also the dedicated craftsmanship of the actors and the vibrant audiences that support this unique theatrical art. The opening of the narrative begins with the author acknowledging her sources and influences, including notable scholars and practitioners in the field of Kabuki. Kincaid sets the stage by describing the atmosphere of the Kabuki theater, where immense crowds gather to experience the performances that resonate deeply with the spirit and emotions of the Japanese people. She outlines the distinctions between Kabuki and other forms of Japanese theater, such as Nō and Ningyo-shibai (Doll Theatre), while hinting at Kabuki's dynamic relationship with Western theatrical traditions. This foundational chapter serves to immerse readers in the richness of Kabuki, laying the groundwork for a deeper exploration of its conventions, audience engagement, and artistic heritage in the subsequent sections. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: MacMillan and Co., Limited, 1925
653 _aTheater -- Japan
653 _aJapanese drama -- History and criticism
653 _aKabuki
856 4 _uhttps://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015012889427&view=1up&seq=11
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70471
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