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Chushingura and the Floating World The Representation of Kanadehon Chushingura in Ukiyo-e Prints

180 Pages

by Routledge

176 Pages

by Routledge

178 Pages

by Routledge

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Kanadehon Chushingura has been one of the most popular bunraku and kabuki plays. This fascinating study explores the full spectrum of ukiyo-e (floating world) representations of the Chushingura story. Essential reading for all students of Japanese theatre, the history of Japanese art and the social history of Japan.

1. Introduction; 2. Kanadehon Chushingura: The representation of Chushingura in Ukiyo-e; 3. Plates;