Historical Dictionary of Japanese Traditional Theatre - eBook

9781442239111
1-4422-3911-5

This updated edition of Historical Dictionary of Japanese Traditional Theatre adds well over 200 plot summaries, representing each form. The dictionary contains a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes,.

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and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 1500 cross-referenced entries on important terminology used in Japanese theatre, brief biographies of the leading artists and writers, and plot summaries of the most significant plays. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the Japanese Theatre.