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Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju 4

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LONELY AT THE TOP Kikuhiko's path to stardom seems clear, but the idea of inheriting the Yakumo name is a cold comfort. Rather than try to make amends, the disgraced Sukeroku makes the heartbreaking decision to put his art aside and move to the country with the pregnant Miyokichi. As years pass and distance grows, Kikuhiko decides it's up to him to bring his friend back to the theater. His determination takes him to the country, where Sukeroku now lives with his spirited young daughter. Kikuhiko is ready to stay as long as he needs to convince Sukeroku, but old wounds may come back to haunt them both. The tragic story of Kikuhiko's past reaches a climax! A multi-generational human drama set in the world of rakugo, a traditional form of Japanese comedic storytelling, Descending Stories follows an ex-convict whose life is changed by his apprenticeship to a famed storyteller, and Konatsu, who yearns to perform rakugo but cannot because women are not permitted in the craft. LONELY AT THE TOP After Sukeroku's expulsion, Kikuhiko's path to stardom seems clear, but the idea of inheriting the Yakumo name is a cold comfort. Sukeroku, disgraced, makes the heartbreaking decision to put his art aside and take responsibility for his new relationship with Miyokichi. As years pass and distance grows, Kikuhiko decides it's up to him to bring his friend back to the theater. His determination takes him to the country, where Sukeroku now lives with his spiritedyoung daughter. Kikuhiko is ready to stay as long as he needs to convince Sukeroku, but old wounds may come back to haunt them both. The tragic story of Kikuhiko's past reaches a climax!
Release date NZ
November 7th, 2017
Author
Pages
192
Interest Age
From 13 years
Audience
  • General (US: Trade)
Illustrations
1 Illustrations, unspecified
ISBN-13
9781632364722
Product ID
26734235

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