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Lady Rokujō
Reflection on Aoi-no-Ue Lady Rokujō; her palm-frond carriage brought quietly up to see the procession in hopes of brief forgetfulness. Her graceful sleeves trailed beneath the curtains, colors like that of a little girl. In the crush of the crowd … Continue reading
Nonomiya (野宮)
Contributed by David Surtasky Nonomiya (野宮) (summary) A third category play by an unknown author One autumn a Monk was visiting some famous sites in Kyoto. After seeing and enjoying the many shrines and temples there, he went to see … Continue reading
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Aoi no Ue (葵上)
Contributed by David Surtasky Aoi no Ue (summary) A fourth category play attributed to Zeami (At the front of the stage is laid a kosode representing the stricken Lady Aoi.) A courtier arrives and announces that he serves the retired … Continue reading
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