Project Gutenberg 2023-04-05 Public domain in the USA. 451 Kincaid, Zoë 1878 1944 Kincaid, Zoe Penlington, John Newton, Mrs. Penlington, Mrs. John Newton 26026299 Kabuki : $b The popular stage of Japan $aUnited Kingdom :$bMacMillan and Co., Limited, $c1925. Anonymous "Kabuki: The Popular Stage of Japan" by Zoë Kincaid is an insightful account of the traditional Japanese theater form known as Kabuki, written in the early 20th century. The work explores the history, cultural significance, and complexity of Kabuki, emphasizing its roots within Japanese society and its development over three centuries. Kincaid examines not only the performances themselves, but also the dedicated craftsmanship of the actors and the vibrant audiences that support this unique theatrical art. The opening of the narrative begins with the author acknowledging her sources and influences, including notable scholars and practitioners in the field of Kabuki. Kincaid sets the stage by describing the atmosphere of the Kabuki theater, where immense crowds gather to experience the performances that resonate deeply with the spirit and emotions of the Japanese people. She outlines the distinctions between Kabuki and other forms of Japanese theater, such as Nō and Ningyo-shibai (Doll Theatre), while hinting at Kabuki's dynamic relationship with Western theatrical traditions. This foundational chapter serves to immerse readers in the richness of Kabuki, laying the groundwork for a deeper exploration of its conventions, audience engagement, and artistic heritage in the subsequent sections. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015012889427&view=1up&seq=11 20230103045302kincaid 1925 GB Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Theater -- Japan Japanese drama -- History and criticism Kabuki PN Text Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: History - Other Category: Art 918302 2025-06-28T04:36:37.540095 text/html 890550 2023-04-05T17:29:42 text/html 12927060 2025-06-28T04:36:53.803048 application/epub+zip 12922611 2025-06-28T04:36:41.675059 application/epub+zip 475657 2025-06-28T04:36:38.917083 application/epub+zip 13797016 2025-06-28T04:37:01.806942 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 13715924 2025-06-28T04:36:51.114022 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 771982 2025-06-28T04:36:35.414162 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 771711 2023-04-05T17:29:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18829 2025-06-28T04:37:01.975947 application/rdf+xml 14863 2025-06-28T04:36:39.245056 image/jpeg 3313 2025-06-28T04:36:39.081064 image/jpeg 283895 2023-04-05T17:29:43 application/octet-stream application/zip 12296296 2023-04-05T17:29:43 application/octet-stream application/zip 12358287 2025-06-28T04:36:37.824085 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