Kikuchi Kwan (10 results)

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Tojuro's Love and Four Other Plays. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Very good Book browned on spine. Translated from Japenese by Glenn Shaw.

Encuadernación de tapa dura. Condition: Excelente. Dust Jacket Condition: Excelente. (Literatura japonesa. Teatro. Japón). Kanda, Tokyo (Japan), The Hokuseido Press, 1938. 6th edition. Introduction by the translator. 2 h. VI p. 1 h. 138 p. 1 h. 8º. Cartoné editorial con sobrecubierta ilustrada. Excelente ejemplar. En inglés. …

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Postwar Edition. ix, 138pp. Pictorial papered boards in jacket. Moderate edgewear to jacket, prev owner stamp inside front cover, offset toning to endpapers. Otherplays included are: Better Than Revenge; The Housetop Madman; The Father Returns and The Miracle. Size: 8vo.…

English translation of five contemporary Japanese plays by Kwan. Illustrated cloth. Very Good, some darkening to cloth, in Very Good later issue dustjacket, likely the same as first, with few tiny chips at spine ends.

Tokyo 1926, Hokuseido. Pictorial cloth, dj., 138p. very good, trans. by Glen W. Shaw, 12.3 x 19 cm., 3rd. edition.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Top and bottom edge uncut. Some staining and foxing on endpapers, edges and some pages. Information card stuck in. Some general wear, else book is in good condition. Dustwrapper is worn, creased and torn along edges. It is also slightly stained and foxed, else in good condition. *We always describe the faults of our books meticulously but they usually present better than they sound.…

V hojas, 138 páginas. Encuadernado en tela estampada con camisa impresa a color. Guardas de papel Japón. Tarjeta original de venta al público, en japones. 19x13 cm.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "Tojuro's Love and Four Other Plays" is a compelling collection of dramatic works by the celebrated Japanese author Kikuchi Kwan. This anthology showcases the early 20th-century Japanese literary landscape, blending traditional cultural motifs with modern psychological realism. The titular play, "Tojuro's Love," delves into the life of a dedicated kabuki actor who blurs the lines between art and reality in his pursuit of emotional authenticity on stage.The other four plays in this volume further explore themes of sacrifice, human frailty, and the complexities of social morality. Through sharp dialogue and poignant character studies, Kikuchi Kwan captures the tensions of a society in transition, offering a profound look into the Japanese soul during the Taisho era. Known for his ability to humanize historical and everyday figures alike, Kwan's plays remain essential reading for those interested in the evolution of modern Asian drama and the enduring power of the stage. This collection serves as a vital bridge between the classical traditions of Japan and the emerging humanist trends of the early twentieth century.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. "Tojuro's Love and Four Other Plays" is a compelling collection of dramatic works by the celebrated Japanese author Kikuchi Kwan. This anthology showcases the early 20th-century Japanese literary landscape, blending traditional cultural motifs with modern psychological realism. The titular play, "Tojuro's Love," delves into the life of a dedicated kabuki actor who blurs the lines between art and reality in his pursuit of emotional authenticity on stage.The other four plays in this volume further explore themes of sacrifice, human frailty, and the complexities of social morality. Through sharp dialogue and poignant character studies, Kikuchi Kwan captures the tensions of a society in transition, offering a profound look into the Japanese soul during the Taisho era. Known for his ability to humanize historical and everyday figures alike, Kwan's plays remain essential reading for those interested in the evolution of modern Asian drama and the enduring power of the stage. This collection serves as a vital bridge between the classical traditions of Japan and the emerging humanist trends of the early twentieth century.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…