Onnagata : a labyrinth of gendering in kabuki theater / Maki Isaka.

"Kabuki is well known for its exaggerated acting, flamboyant costumes and makeup, and unnatural storylines. The onnagata, usually male actors who perform the roles of women, have been an important aspect of kabuki since its beginnings in the 17th century. In a "labyrinth" of gendering...

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Main Author: Isaka, Maki (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Seattle : University of Washington Press, [2015]
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