Noh: Japanese Classical Dance-drama

This volume provides the reader with a comprehensive overview of the rich traditions of noh, classical Japanese dance-drama.

Drawing from specialized scholarship in English and in Japanese, it takes an accessible approach useful for a range of readers, including students and researchers of Japanese culture and performing arts, as well as theatre practitioners.

The introduction provides an overview, describing noh from the point of view of both the audience and the practitioner. Chapter One...