The Flowering Spirit: Classic Teachings on the Art of N |  | Author: Zeami
Creator: William Scott Wilson
Publisher: Kodansha International
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 56632
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 160
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.9
ISBN: 4770024991
Dewey Decimal Number: 792.0952
EAN: 9784770024992
ASIN: 4770024991
Publication Date: May 12, 2006
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Product Description
The actor and playwright Zeami (1363-1443) has been described by Donald Keene as "the greatest figure in the history of Nō." As well as astonishing masterpieces for the theories of the art of Nō. These were initially secret teachings that were later coveted among the upper echelons of the samurai class, and only reached the general public in the early twentieth century. The Fūshikaden is the best known of these treatises, and is just as relevant today as it was six hundred years ago. Not only does it provide practical instruction to actors, likening the actor's art to a flower, but it also offers valuable teachings on the aesthetics and spiritual culture of Japan, as well as a philosophical outlook on life. In The Flowering Spirit: Classic Teachings on the Art of Nō, William Scott Wilson accompanies his translation of this classic text with a comprehensive introduction describing the historical background and the main features of Nō. He also includes a new translation of one of Zeami's most beautifully written plays, Atsumori, a poetic and moving account of the death of an elegant young warrior, and the redemption of his soul through the prayers of the older seasoned warrior who took his life.
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A Five Star Review March 13, 2009
Director (CA United States)
This amazing translation of the art of Noh, is printed in Japan. The hardcover book, although not large - has cream paper, clean typesetting and is altogether elegant. Inside is the original Master's son's handbook on artistry. This combined with Stanislavski's "Life in Art" are, in my opinion - the bibles of artistry. M. Tank
Philosophical and Technical Inspiration October 21, 2009
Burton Robinson
One of those books that makes the reader
wonder how he or she could live among the
literate and not encounter the benefit of
a recommendation.
Any type of performance would be well
informed by this book - as would any
scholar, artist, or anyone else seeking
a better understanding about life and
the rituals that bring people together.
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