Leiter, Samuel L

Contains nearly one thousand alphabetically arranged entries that provide information on aspects of Asian theater, covering countries and regions, theatrical genres and forms, notable men and women, and general topics. Includes cross-references and an index.

Contains twenty essays in which established authorities on Kabuki discuss the history, performance, theaters, and plays of the traditional Japanese drama form.

Presents the texts of five authentic Kabuki plays, and features discussion of the nature of Kabuki performance patterns, as well as critical interpretations of each drama. Includes nearly one hundred photographs, a glossary, and a selected bibliography.