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100 1 _aStopes, Marie Carmichael,
_d1880-1958
245 1 0 _aPlays of Old Japan: The 'No'
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2013-11-02
505 0 _a[Introduction] -- The maiden's tomb -- Kagekiyo -- Resumé of Tamura -- The Sumida river.
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/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Plays of Old Japan: The 'No'" by Marie Carmichael Stopes and Joji Sakurai is a scholarly collection of classical Japanese plays, completed in the early 20th century. This work aims to introduce Western audiences to the unique and intricate world of ‘No’ theater, which dates back to the 14th and 15th centuries, highlighting the emotional depth and cultural significance of the performances. The text includes translations of several plays alongside detailed explanations of their historical context, themes, and performance styles, presenting an essential perspective on Japanese art and literature that is largely unexplored in Western circles. The beginning of the book sets the stage for the exploration of ‘No’ theater by outlining its cultural importance and the specific challenges of translating its lyrical and poetic language into English. The preface outlines the rich tradition of ‘No’ dramas, emphasizing their aristocratic origins and their deep ties to Japanese history, art, and spirituality. It introduces the concept of the ‘utai,’ the unique singing and chanting integral to these performances, while acknowledging the difficulty of conveying their essence to non-Japanese audiences. The opening portion effectively establishes an appreciation for the meticulous craftsmanship that goes into ‘No’ theater, preparing readers to delve into a world that merges beauty, tragedy, and profound philosophical inquiry, as explored in the subsequent translations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aJapanese drama -- Translations into English
700 1 _aSakurai, Joji,
_d1858-1939
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44092
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