Plays of Old Japan: The 'No' by Marie Carmichael Stopes and Joji Sakurai
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"Plays of Old Japan: The 'No'" by Marie Carmichael Stopes and Joji Sakurai is a scholarly collection of classical Japanese plays, completed in the early 20th century. This work aims to introduce Western audiences to the unique and intricate world of ‘No’ theater, which dates back to the 14th and 15th centuries, highlighting the emotional depth and cultural significance of the performances. The text includes translations of several plays alongside detailed explanations
of their historical context, themes, and performance styles, presenting an essential perspective on Japanese art and literature that is largely unexplored in Western circles. The beginning of the book sets the stage for the exploration of ‘No’ theater by outlining its cultural importance and the specific challenges of translating its lyrical and poetic language into English. The preface outlines the rich tradition of ‘No’ dramas, emphasizing their aristocratic origins and their deep ties to Japanese history, art, and spirituality. It introduces the concept of the ‘utai,’ the unique singing and chanting integral to these performances, while acknowledging the difficulty of conveying their essence to non-Japanese audiences. The opening portion effectively establishes an appreciation for the meticulous craftsmanship that goes into ‘No’ theater, preparing readers to delve into a world that merges beauty, tragedy, and profound philosophical inquiry, as explored in the subsequent translations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Translator | Stopes, Marie Carmichael, 1880-1958 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Sakurai, Joji, 1858-1939 |
| Title | Plays of Old Japan: The 'No' |
| Contents | [Introduction] -- The maiden's tomb -- Kagekiyo -- Resumé of Tamura -- The Sumida river. |
| Credits |
Produced by Henry Flower and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PL: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania |
| Subject | Japanese drama -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 44092 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-44092-7 |
| Release Date | Nov 2, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 687 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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