{"product_id":"9788410404120","title":"Matsukaze","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMatsukaze\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is one of the pinnacles of Noh theater, the most poetic of the pieces written by the master Zeami. Set on the beach of Suma, the play evokes the story of two humble salt gatherers who were loved by an exiled nobleman. Through language of enormous evocative power, the drama explores melancholy, memory, and impossible love. The reader will encounter a unique theatrical experience, where an atmosphere of mystery and symbolic richness transform a story of waiting into a poetic spell of universal value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe action takes place on the beach of Suma, the setting of the nobleman Ariwara no Yukihira's exile. There, two salt-gathering sisters, Matsukaze and Murasame, lived an intense romance with the courtier during his banishment. After Yukihira's departure, the sisters keep the hope of his return alive. The play unfolds in a ghostly present, where the memory and presence of the lovers become blurred. With rich costumes and sophisticated masks, Zeami constructs a drama of intense melancholy, in which the seascape and natural elements become vehicles for emotion and lament. It is, in essence, a scenic poem about the persistence of love and the beauty of the ephemeral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eImpossible love and eternal waiting as the driving forces of the drama.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMelancholy and memory as forces that transcend time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe fusion between the human and the spiritual in Noh theater.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNature (the sea, the wind, salt) as a reflection of the characters' state of mind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePoetry as a spell and a tribute to loss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at lovers of classical theater who are interested in Japanese culture and the most refined forms of stage performance. It is also ideal for readers of dramatic poetry and for those seeking a work of great lyrical depth and symbolism, far removed from conventional narrative. It is an essential read for students of literature, performing arts, and Eastern philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersion into the aesthetics of Noh theater, one of the most refined performance traditions in the world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to a masterpiece by Zeami, considered the greatest playwright of this genre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA poetic and evocative reading experience that stimulates the imagination and sensitivity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep reflection on love, loss, and memory through symbolic language.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn example of how scenic simplicity can generate an atmosphere of great emotional intensity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: ZEAMI, MOTOKIYO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: SATORI EDICIONES C.B.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: THEATRICAL WORKS, THEATRICAL TEXTS, CLASSIC FICTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: NOH THEATER CLASSICS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: September 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 104\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 200 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition of \"Matsukaze\" offers the Spanish-speaking reader one of the most delicate jewels of the Noh repertoire. The work is not only an example of Zeami's mastery in creating atmosphere, but it also constitutes a bridge to Japanese aesthetic sensibility. Its brevity (104 pages) makes it an accessible read, but its poetic and symbolic density makes it worthy of a leisurely reading. It is a valuable acquisition for those who wish to explore the roots of classical Japanese theater and for those who appreciate literature that transcends mere entertainment to become a spiritual experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SATORI EDICIONES C.B.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407452135771,"sku":"9788410404120","price":14.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841040412.jpg?v=1781856271","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788410404120","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}