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_aWaley, Arthur, _d1889-1966 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Nō Plays of Japan |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2013 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2013-07-26 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Henry Flower and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries and HathiTrust) | ||
| 520 | _a"The Nō Plays of Japan" by Arthur Waley is a collection of translations of traditional Japanese Nō dramas written in the early 20th century. This work introduces Western readers to the unique and stylized form of Japanese theater, capturing its essential cultural themes of fate, memory, and the human condition as they unfold through the richly poetic language and elaborate performances of the Nō plays. The plays often feature historical figures, ghosts, and spiritual elements that are central to the narratives. At the start of the collection, Waley provides an introduction that immerses the reader in the world of Nō theatre, discussing its significance and the staging and performance style that distinguish it from Western drama. The opening section presents three plays: "Atsumori," which revolves around the themes of guilt and redemption, introduces Kumagai, a warrior turned priest, who encounters the ghost of Atsumori, a young man he killed in battle. "Ikuta" follows a young boy seeking to meet his deceased father, Atsumori, and highlights themes of loss and parental connection. Finally, "Tsunemasa" explores the sorrow of a ghost who returns to listen to prayers dedicated to him. Through these narratives, the book encapsulates the profound spiritual and emotional depth characteristic of Nō plays. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aNo plays -- Translations into English | ||
| 653 | _aJapanese drama -- Translations into English | ||
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_aSickert, Oswald, _d1828-1885 |
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