Five Modern No Plays
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Yukio Mishima
Binding: Paperback
Published: Charles E. Tuttle Company, 1983
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This collection, Five Modern Nō Plays, presents a brilliant reinterpretation of classical Japanese theater through a contemporary lens. Mishima masterfully transforms ancient narratives into compelling dramas that resonate with modern psychological depth and philosophical inquiry. The plays chronicle complex human emotions and societal pressures, often set against a backdrop of existential struggle and the pursuit of ideal beauty. Each piece illustrates Mishima's distinctive blend of poetic language and stark realism, offering a profound commentary on tradition, identity, and the human condition. Readers will find a powerful and thought-provoking experience within these pages, showcasing the enduring power of Nō in a new, vibrant form.
Author: Yukio Mishima
Binding: Paperback
Published: Charles E. Tuttle Company, 1983
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This collection, Five Modern Nō Plays, presents a brilliant reinterpretation of classical Japanese theater through a contemporary lens. Mishima masterfully transforms ancient narratives into compelling dramas that resonate with modern psychological depth and philosophical inquiry. The plays chronicle complex human emotions and societal pressures, often set against a backdrop of existential struggle and the pursuit of ideal beauty. Each piece illustrates Mishima's distinctive blend of poetic language and stark realism, offering a profound commentary on tradition, identity, and the human condition. Readers will find a powerful and thought-provoking experience within these pages, showcasing the enduring power of Nō in a new, vibrant form.