ABSTRACT

Students of international drama are turning more and more to the study of Japanese drama, desirous to know to what extent its development duplicates or differs from the evolution of drama in other countries. Stimulated by the colour, originality, power, and poetry, they are interested to know more. This title, first published in 1928, traces the general development of the drama of the Japanese. This book will be of interest to students of drama, theatre studies and Asian Studies.

part 1|335 pages

An Outline History of the Japanese Drama

chapter 1|18 pages

Origins and Early Forms

chapter 2|27 pages

Kagura

chapter 3|8 pages

Matsuri and Street Plays

chapter 4|17 pages

Dengaku and other Antecedents of Noh

chapter 5|16 pages

Sarugaku and Noh

chapter 6|32 pages

Shugen, Yurei and Seirei Noh Himuro1

chapter 7|26 pages

Genzai Mono Noh

chapter 8|20 pages

Kyogen

chapter 9|9 pages

Joruri and Ayatsuri

chapter 10|96 pages

The Soga Revenge

A Story for Puppet Dramatization by Chikamatsu, 1718

chapter 11|9 pages

Kabuki