能、狂言をより多くの外国人の人に楽しんで戴くのを目的に、能楽研究で知られる著名な外国人が書き記した、英語(英文)による能、狂言の鑑賞ガイド集。
A Guide to Noh
ロンドン大学東洋楽部出身の著者、P.G.オニールが初めて能を見る外国人のために各流の現行曲240番を各曲毎に解説。能一般についての概説や沿革、役者、劇場なども併せて紹介している。
A6版並製本 / 229ページ
A collection of summaries of the approximately 240 plays which make up the repertories of the five schools of Noh, this book is intended primarily for those who are able to see Noh plays but who, either through language difficulties or lack of background, are unable to appreciate them in the same way as Japanese audience members. The development of the action falls into place with these story outlines and it becomes possible to better appreciate the elements of song and dance. A brief introduction to Noh, a listing of Noh theatres, and a short bibiliography are included.
A Guide to Kyogen
フィリップス大学出身で野村万作師に師事する著者、ダン・ケニー氏が、初めて狂言を見る外国人に向け、和泉流・大蔵流で演じられる狂言257番全曲を、各曲毎に解説。各所に舞台図も挿入し、わかりやすく工夫された1冊。
A6版並製本 / 303ページ
A collection of synopses of the 257 plays in the repertories of the Izumi and Okura Schools, the two Kyogen traditions in existance at the present time, this is a basic guide to the comedy vignette form which developed in conjunction with the Noh drama. An understanding of the characters and the course of the development of the action enhances the enjoyment of this form which includes slapstick, clever repartee, and farce as it holds up a mirror to the foibles of humanity.