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Masterpieces of Chikamatsu : The Japanese Shakespeare, Paperback / softback Book

Masterpieces of Chikamatsu : The Japanese Shakespeare Paperback / softback

Part of the Routledge Library Editions: Japan series

Paperback / softback

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This is a selection of the best plays of Chikamatsu, one of the greatest Japanese dramatists.

Master of the marionette and popular dramas, he had, until the publication of this book, remained unknown to western readers owing to the difficulty of translating the work into English.

The introduction provides a comprehensive survey of the history of Japanese drama which will assist the reader in better understanding the plays.

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  • Format:Paperback / softback
  • Pages:528 pages, 138 Halftones, black and white
  • Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
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  • ISBN:9780415849456

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  • Format:Paperback / softback
  • Pages:528 pages, 138 Halftones, black and white
  • Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
  • Publication Date:
  • Category:
  • ISBN:9780415849456

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