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Modern Japanese Theatre and Performance
. Ed(S): Jortner, David; Mcdonald, Keiko I.; Wetmore, Kevin J., Jr.
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Description for Modern Japanese Theatre and Performance
Paperback. 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. Editor(s): Jortner, David; McDonald, Keiko I.; Wetmore, Kevin J., Jr. Series: Studies of Modern Japan. Num Pages: 310 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; AN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 496.
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.
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.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Lexington Books United States
Number of pages
310
Condition
New
Series
Studies of Modern Japan
Number of Pages
310
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780739123003
SKU
V9780739123003
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About . Ed(S): Jortner, David; Mcdonald, Keiko I.; Wetmore, Kevin J., Jr.
Kevin J. Wetmore is professor of theater at Loyola Marymount University. Keiko I. McDonald is professor of East Asian languages and literatures at the University of Pittsburgh. David Jortner is professor of communication arts and theater at Allegheny College.
Reviews for Modern Japanese Theatre and Performance
This fascinating collection of essays commemorates the thirtieth anniversary of J. Thomas Rimer's seminal work,Toward a Modern Japanese Theatre (1974). The essays capture the complex strategies by which Japanese theatre artists, ranging from shingeki to the postmodern, exercise their craft. This edition is a must for those interested in the changing landscape of performing arts in Japan.
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