Chushingura and the Floating World: The Representation of Kanadehon Chushingura in Ukiyo-e Prints

Bell, David

Kanadehon Chushingura has been one of the most popular bunraku and kabuki plays. This fascinating study explores the full spectrum of ukiyo-e (floating world) representations of the Chushingura story. Essential reading for all students of Japanese theatre, the history of Japanese art and the social history of Japan.

EAN

9781138970724

Publisher

Routledge

Published

28 February 2016

Pages

180