1st Edition

An Outline History of the Japanese Drama (Routledge Revivals)

By Jean Piaget Copyright 1928
    364 Pages
    by Routledge

    364 Pages
    by Routledge

    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.

    Foreword;  Introduction;  1. Origins and Early Forms  2. Kagura  3. Matsuri and Street Plays  4. Dengaku and Other Antecedents of Noh  5. Sarugaku and Noh  6. Shugen, Yurei and Seirei Noh  7. Genzai Mono Noh  8. Kyogen  9. Joruri and Ayatsuri  10. The Soga Revenge  11. Kabuki  12. The Death-Note of Kamiya-Jihei;  Authorities;  Index

    Biography

    Frank Alanson Lombard