The Shakespeare of Japan: Chikamatsu Monzaemon
KABUKI KOOL · Season 2014 · Episode 7
Explore the world of Chikamatsu Monzaemon, one of Japan's greatest playwrights. His vivid depictions of raw human drama are still hugely popular today. He is nicknamed the "Japanese Shakespeare."
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Season
2014
Episode
7
Air Date
19/Nov/2014
Air Time
16:30
Runtime
28 min
Overview
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Explore the world of Chikamatsu Monzaemon, one of Japan's greatest playwrights. His vivid depictions of raw human drama are still hugely popular today. He is nicknamed the "Japanese Shakespeare."
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