Historical Dictionary of Japanese Traditional Theatre (Hardcover, Second Edition)

Historical Dictionary of Japanese Traditional Theatre is the only dictionary that offers detailed comprehensive coverage of the most important terms, people, and plays in the four principal traditional Japanese theatrical forms n, ky gen, bunraku, and kabuki supplemented with individual historical essays on each form. This updated edition adds well over 200 plot summaries representing each theatrical form in addition to: .a chronology; .introductory essay; .appendixes; .an extensive bibliography; .over 1500 cross-referenced entries on important terms; .brief biographies of the leading artists and writers; .and plot summaries of significant plays. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the Japanese theatre."

General

Imprint:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Historical Dictionaries of Literature and the Arts
Release date:	October 2014
First published:	October 2014
Authors:	Samuel L. Leiter
Dimensions:	233 x 166 x 62mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	814
Edition:	Second Edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-4422-3910-4
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Performing arts > Theatre, drama > General Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Encyclopaedias & reference works > Reference works > General
LSN:	1-4422-3910-7
Barcode:	9781442239104

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