This first volume in a series collecting kabuki play translations draws on new research in kabuki performance and history and presents translations of traditional plays by 22 scholars ranging from the eminent to emerging. Includes over two dozen playwrights and 51 plays representing a range of history or period plays ( judaimono ), domestic plays ( sewamono ), and dance pieces ( shosagoto or buyo-geki ). Plays were selected to show the widest array of kabuki dramaturgy from the Genroku era to the turn of the 20th century. Fine color and b&w illustrations. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)