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Danj?r?'s Girls: Women on the Kabuki Stage - Paperback

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by L. Edelson (Author)

Danjuro's Girls is a fascinating history of Japan's female kabuki troupes, offering a penetrating investigation into three generations of kabuki actresses associated with the renowned Ichikawa Danjuro acting dynasty. Contextually grounding early female precedents in kabuki, the book focuses on the Ichikawa Girls' Kabuki Troupe, a unique and trailblazing company founded after Japan's defeat in World War II. The troupe became a national sensation in the 1950s, briefly becoming part of the otherwise impenetrable all-male kabuki establishment. Drawing on numerous interviews, as well as written and visual primary sources, Danjuro's Girls challenges readers to re-examine conventional notions about gender, performance, and traditional Japanese theatre.

Author Biography

LOREN EDELSON has taught at The City College of New York, USA and The Japan Society and has published two translations of Japanese contemporary plays, including The Three Hagi Sisters (Hagi-ke no san shimai) by Nagai Ai.

Number of Pages: 264
Dimensions: 0.6 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: March 24, 2009
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by L. Edelson (Author)

Danjuro's Girls is a fascinating history of Japan's female kabuki troupes, offering a penetrating investigation into three generations of kabuki actresses associated with the renowned Ichikawa Danjuro acting dynasty. Contextually grounding early female precedents in kabuki, the book focuses on the Ichikawa Girls' Kabuki Troupe, a unique and trailblazing company founded after Japan's defeat in World War II. The troupe became a national sensation in the 1950s, briefly becoming part of the otherwise impenetrable all-male kabuki establishment. Drawing on numerous interviews, as well as written and visual primary sources, Danjuro's Girls challenges readers to re-examine conventional notions about gender, performance, and traditional Japanese theatre.

Author Biography

LOREN EDELSON has taught at The City College of New York, USA and The Japan Society and has published two translations of Japanese contemporary plays, including The Three Hagi Sisters (Hagi-ke no san shimai) by Nagai Ai.

Number of Pages: 264
Dimensions: 0.6 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: March 24, 2009

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Danj?r?'s Girls: Women on the Kabuki Stage - Paperback

Danj?r?'s Girls: Women on the Kabuki Stage - Paperback

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Danj?r?'s Girls: Women on the Kabuki Stage - Paperback

Danj?r?'s Girls: Women on the Kabuki Stage - Paperback

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