Zeami's Style: Noh Plays of Zeami Motokiyo - Tapa dura

'Superior ... The book offers several things heretofore unavailable in English: as detailed a biography as the scant documentation allows, an analysis of the changes in Zeami's theories over the course of his long life, and excellent analyses and translations of several plays ... Zeami's Style is thoughtfully conceived, carefully constructed, and written with a clarity and ease that make text and translation alike a pleasure to read.'Journal of Japanese Studies

This is the first full-length study of Zeami Motokiyo (1363-1443), generally recognised as the greatest playwright of Japan's classical noh theatre.