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David Bell
Chushingura and the Floating World [EPUB ebook]
The Representation of Kanadehon Chushingura in Ukiyo-e Prints

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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.

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Format EPUB ● Pages 178 ● ISBN 9781134277858 ● Publisher Taylor and Francis ● Published 2013 ● Downloadable 6 times ● Currency EUR ● ID 2822330 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM

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