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_aEdwards, Osman, _d1864-1936 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aJapanese Plays and Playfellows |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2018 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2018-05-31 | ||
| 505 | 0 | _aBehind the scenes -- (Note to foregoing) Cassandra justified -- Religious plays -- Popular plays -- Geisha and cherry-blossom -- Vulgar songs -- Taking the waters -- Playing with fire -- Afternoon calls -- The scarlet lady. | |
| 508 | _aProduced by ellinora, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"Japanese Plays and Playfellows" by Osman Edwards is a collection of essays and commentary on Japanese theater and cultural practices written in the early 20th century. The book explores traditional Japanese theater forms, particularly Nō drama, and presents cultural observations and insights based on the author's six-month stay in Japan. It reflects on the aesthetic, social, and political nuances of Japanese life and the influence of Western perspectives on this exotic cultural landscape. The opening of the work introduces the concept of Japan as a spectacle for foreign travelers, comparing the experience to that of observing a theatrical performance. Edwards discusses the tension between the perceptions of visiting tourists, who are often enchanted by the picturesque aspects of Japan, and the realities faced by foreign residents, who experience cultural barriers and the complexities of a society in transition. The author highlights his intention to delve deeper into the subtleties of Japanese theater and life through personal anecdotes and reflections, setting the stage for a richer understanding of the dramatic arts beyond mere surface impressions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aJapan -- Social life and customs | ||
| 653 | _aTheater -- Japan | ||
| 653 | _aJapanese drama | ||
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