Samuel L Leiter: 2 books

Unique in any Western language, this is an invaluable resource for the study of one of the world's great theatrical forms. It includes essays by established experts on Kabuki as well as younger scholars now entering the field, and provides a comprehensive survey of the history of Kabuki; how it is...

This updated edition of Historical Dictionary of Japanese Traditional Theatre adds well over 200 plot summaries, representing each form. The dictionary contains a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 1500 cross-referenced entries...