The Methuen drama book of contemporary Japanese plays.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Kokusai Kōryū Kikin.

John G. Hartman Memorial Library Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Japanese drama--21st century.

Japanese drama.

Japanese drama--Translations into English.

Genre:

Drama.

Translations.

Physical Description:

390 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

London : Methuen Drama, 2022.

Summary:

"Published alongside The Japan Foundation, this collection features five creative and bold plays by some of Japan's most prolific writers of contemporary theatre. Translated into English for the first time, these texts explore a wide range of themes from dystopian ideas of the future to touching domestic tragedies. Brought together in one volume, introduced by the authors and The Japan Foundation, this collection offers English language readers an unprecedented look at some of Japan's finest works of contemporary drama by writers from across the country." -- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: Japanese Theatre by Playwrights of Generation X and on

The Bacchae

-Holstein Milk Cows

Introduction to the Playwright and the Play

Playwright Biography

Playtext

One Night

Isn't Anyone Alive?

The Sun (2016)

Carcass

Introduction to the Playwright and the Play.

Notes:

"Published in partnership with the Japan Foundation." -- title page.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the John G. Hartman Memorial Library Fund.

ISBN:

135027836X

9781350278363

1350278378

9781350278370

OCLC:

1289987695

Publisher Number:

99991620237