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100 1 _aEtten, Gerard Van
245 1 4 _aThe Vampire Cat :
_bA Play in one act from the Japanese legend of the Nabeshima cat
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
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 2012-07-01
508 _aProduced by Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aVampires -- Drama
653 _aJapan -- History -- 1185-1600 -- Drama
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40120
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