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Chushingura (The Treasury of Loyal Retainers)

A Puppet Play
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Description

Chushingura (The Treasury of Loyal Retainers), also known as the story of the Forty-Six (or Forty-Seven) Ronin, is the most famous and perennially popular of all Japanese dramas. Written around 1748 as a puppet play, it is now better known through Kabuki theater performances. Donald Keene's translation of the original text is presented here with a new preface and an introduction and notes to aid readers in their comprehension and enjoyment of the play.

Author Biography:

Donald Keene is Shincho Professor of Japanese Literature and University Professor Emeritus at Columbia University. He is also President of the Donald Keene Foundation of Japanese Culture.
Release date NZ
April 22nd, 1971
Audience
  • Professional & Vocational
Contributor
  • Translated by Donald Keene
Illustrations
notes
Pages
183
Dimensions
198x132x13
ISBN-13
9780231035316
Product ID
3657494

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