"Published in partnership with the Japan Foundation." -- title page.
Contents:
Carcass / The Bacchae--Holstein milk cows / Takuya Yokoyama ; translated by Mari Boyd. One night / Yuko Kuwabara ; translated by Mari Boyd -- Isn't anyone alive? / Shiro Maeda ; translated by Miwa Monden -- The sun (2016) / Tomohiro Maekawa ; translated by Nozomi Abe -- Carcass / Takuya Yokoyama ; translated by Mari Boyd.
Summary:
"Published alongside The Japan Foundation, this collection features five creative and bold plays by some of Japan's most prolific writers of contemporary theatre. Translated into English for the first time, these texts explore a wide range of themes from dystopian ideas of the future to touching domestic tragedies. Brought together in one volume, introduced by the authors and The Japan Foundation, this collection offers English language readers an unprecedented look at some of Japan's finest works of contemporary drama by writers from across the country." -- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.