Project Gutenberg 2013-11-02 Public domain in the USA. 388 Stopes, Marie Carmichael 1880 1958 Stopes, Marie Charlotte Carmichael Stopes, M. C. Sakurai, Joji 1858 1939 桜井錠二 櫻井錠二 Plays of Old Japan: The 'No' [Introduction] -- The maiden's tomb -- Kagekiyo -- Resumé of Tamura -- The Sumida river. Produced by Henry Flower 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.) "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.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/44092/44092-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 67.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Japanese drama -- Translations into English PL Text Category: Plays/Films/Dramas 254373 2025-08-17T16:47:32.218154 text/html 234975 2024-10-23T19:28:00 text/html 1311105 2025-08-17T16:47:39.835032 application/epub+zip 1309577 2025-08-17T16:47:33.976114 application/epub+zip 138828 2025-08-17T16:47:32.988059 application/epub+zip 1414115 2025-08-17T16:47:43.723054 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1374328 2025-08-17T16:47:38.590039 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 211628 2022-09-20T06:41:23.092187 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 169221 2025-08-17T16:47:31.124182 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 149304 2024-10-23T19:28:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17139 2025-08-17T16:47:43.910024 application/rdf+xml 16959 2025-08-17T16:47:33.112141 image/jpeg 3059 2025-08-17T16:47:33.051068 image/jpeg 1223505 2025-08-17T16:47:32.290101 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia