| Modern Japanese Theatre and Performance Contributor(s): Jortner, David (Editor), McDonald, Keiko I. (Editor), Wetmore, Kevin J. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0739123009 ISBN-13: 9780739123003 Publisher: Lexington Books OUR PRICE: $57.41 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2007 Annotation: Modern Japanese Theatre and Performance is a collection of sixteen essays on Japanese theatre, including historical overviews of twentieth century theatre, analyses of specific productions and individuals, and consideration of the intercultural nature of modern Japanese theatre. Also included is a new translation of a Superkyogen play. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Performing Arts | Theater - History & Criticism |
| Dewey: 792.095 |
| Series: Studies of Modern Japan |
| Physical Information: 0.77" H x 6.07" W x 8.86" (1.10 lbs) 310 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: At the heart of the development of modern Japanese culture, the theatre mirrors the issues and concerns of a society transitioning from the Tokugawa era to the modern period. Modern Japanese Theatre and Performance fills a gap in current Japanese theatre scholarship; the book discusses the role of women in modern theatre, buto dance, experimental theatres that combine traditional theatre with modern forms, and plays by Abe Kobo, Mishima Yukio, and Senda Koreya. With important contributions from both established and emerging scholars, this book is essential reading for anyone interested in theatre, modern performance, or Japanese studies. |