Chushingura and the Floating World: The Representation of Kanadehon Chushingura in Ukiyo-e Prints

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.

• | Author: David Bell
• | Publisher: Routledge
• | Publication Date: Feb 28, 2016
• | Number of Pages: 180 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 1138970727
• | ISBN-13: 9781138970724