The Kabuki Theatre of Japan - by A C Scott (Paperback)

Name: The Kabuki Theatre of Japan - by A C Scott (Paperback)
Brand: Dover Publications
SKU: 78080076
Price: 15.48 USD
Availability: InStock

undefined out of 5 stars with 0 reviews

$15.48Save $12.47 (45% off)

In Stock

Eligible for registries and wish lists

About this item

Highlights

"Highly recommended.
Author(s): A C Scott
336 Pages
Performing Arts, Theater

Description

About the Book

Clear, thoughtfully written text describes the theater's development in the context of Japanese history, with detailed analyses of actors' techniques, music and dance, plays and playwrights, playhouse's design evolution, and six representative Kabuki plays.

Book Synopsis

"Highly recommended." -- Library Journal. One of the most comprehensive handbooks available on Kabuki theatre provides readers with all the information they need to understand and appreciate this exciting amalgam of dramatic and musical arts. A clear and thoughtfully written text describes the theater's development in the context of Japanese history, with detailed analyses of actors' techniques, music and dance, plays and playwrights, the playhouse's design evolution, and six representative Kabuki plays. Includes glossary of Japanese terms. Invaluable to students, scholars and anyone intrigued by classical Japanese theater.

Dimensions (Overall): 8.52 Inches (H) x 5.41 Inches (W) x .64 Inches (D)

Weight: .75 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 336

Genre: Performing Arts

Sub-Genre: Theater

Publisher: Dover Publications

Theme: History & Criticism

Format: Paperback

Author: A C Scott

Language: English

Street Date: January 17, 2012

TCIN: 78080076

UPC: 9780486406459

Item Number (DPCI): 247-36-3139

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

If the item details aren’t accurate or complete, we want to know about it.

Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 0.64 inches length x 5.41 inches width x 8.52 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 0.75 pounds

We regret that this item cannot be shipped to PO Boxes.

This item cannot be shipped to the following locations: American Samoa (see also separate entry under AS), Guam (see also separate entry under GU), Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico (see also separate entry under PR), United States Minor Outlying Islands, Virgin Islands, U.S., APO/FPO