Chushingura: The Treasury of Loyal Retainers, a Puppet Play

This book is a puppet play which represents major Asian traditions. A translation of the eighteenth-century Japanese drama.

Chushingura (TheTreasury of Loval Retainers), also known as the story of the Forty-Six (or Forty-Seven) Ronin, is the most famous and perennially popular of all Japanese dramas. Written as a puppet play, it is now better known through Kabuki theater performances.

Donald Keene’s translation of the original text is presented here with a new preface, and an introduction and notes to aid readers in their comprehension and enjoyment of the play.

Author: Donald Keene, Takeda Izumo
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: www.bnpublishing.com
Published: 05/17/2019
Pages: 208
Weight: 0.69lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.48d
ISBN: 9781684117338
Language: English