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Title:
The Vampire Cat
A Play in one act from the Japanese legend of the Nabeshima cat
Credits:
Produced by Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "The Vampire Cat" by Gerard Van Etten is a one-act play inspired by the Japanese legend of the Nabeshima Cat, written in the early 20th century. This dramatic work delves into themes of supernatural occurrences and psychological horror within a medieval Japanese context. Through its narrative, the play explores the haunting presence of a mysterious female figure, blending elements of dreams and nightmares into a chilling exploration of obsession and fear. The story unfolds in the palace of Prince Hizen, where he is tormented by horrific dreams involving O Toyo, his wife, who perhaps embodies a malevolent spirit in the form of a cat. As the narrative progresses, Prince Hizen, desperate for relief from his nightmares and the sinister presence that seems to invade his dreams, learns from his councilors and a brave soldier, Ito Soda, who volunteers to act as a guard while battling the dream's influences. The tension mounts as the line between the dream world and reality blurs, ultimately leading to a confrontation that reveals O Toyo’s dual nature. The play ends on a note filled with suspense and intrigue, inviting the audience to ponder the true essence of love and darkness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 85.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Etten, Gerard Van
EBook No.: 40120
Published: Jul 1, 2012
Downloads: 80
Language: English
Subject: Vampires -- Drama
Subject: Japan -- History -- 1185-1600 -- Drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Vampire Cat
A Play in one act from the Japanese legend of the Nabeshima cat
Credits:
Produced by Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "The Vampire Cat" by Gerard Van Etten is a one-act play inspired by the Japanese legend of the Nabeshima Cat, written in the early 20th century. This dramatic work delves into themes of supernatural occurrences and psychological horror within a medieval Japanese context. Through its narrative, the play explores the haunting presence of a mysterious female figure, blending elements of dreams and nightmares into a chilling exploration of obsession and fear. The story unfolds in the palace of Prince Hizen, where he is tormented by horrific dreams involving O Toyo, his wife, who perhaps embodies a malevolent spirit in the form of a cat. As the narrative progresses, Prince Hizen, desperate for relief from his nightmares and the sinister presence that seems to invade his dreams, learns from his councilors and a brave soldier, Ito Soda, who volunteers to act as a guard while battling the dream's influences. The tension mounts as the line between the dream world and reality blurs, ultimately leading to a confrontation that reveals O Toyo’s dual nature. The play ends on a note filled with suspense and intrigue, inviting the audience to ponder the true essence of love and darkness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 85.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Etten, Gerard Van
EBook No.: 40120
Published: Jul 1, 2012
Downloads: 80
Language: English
Subject: Vampires -- Drama
Subject: Japan -- History -- 1185-1600 -- Drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.