{"product_id":"kanjincho-the-subscription-list-by-gavin-bantock-9798336536393","title":"KANJINCHO, The Subscription List, by Namiki Gohei, Adapted by Gavin Bantock: Oriental Adaptations for the Stage, Vol. 2","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKANJINCHO\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Subscription List\u003c\/i\u003e, by Namiki Gohei, Adapted by Gavin Bantock: \u003cbr\u003eOriental Adaptations for the Stage, Vol. 2 \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOne of Kabuki's most famous masterpieces, in two separate editions - the first a short version based closely on the \u003cb\u003eJapanese original\u003c\/b\u003e, and the second an expanded version completely re-set in Italy in what might be termed\u003cb\u003e 'Shakespearean' style\u003c\/b\u003e (renaming the characters and relocating the action). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA drama of gripping suspense in which the loyal retainer \u003cb\u003eBenkei\u003c\/b\u003e, a former priest, uses his deep knowledge of \u003cb\u003eBuddhism\u003c\/b\u003e to enable his master \u003cb\u003eYoshitsune \u003c\/b\u003eto outwit the border warden \u003cb\u003eTogashi Saemon\u003c\/b\u003e and cross the barrier at \u003cb\u003eAtaka \u003c\/b\u003ein north-west Japan and escape from his vengeful elder brother the \u003cb\u003eShogun Yoritomo\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn the second version, the priest \u003cb\u003eBenedict\u003c\/b\u003e uses his understanding of \u003cb\u003eChristian\u003c\/b\u003e lore to get the better of the frontier warden Simon Goldenoak to enable his master \u003cb\u003eLord Justinian\u003c\/b\u003e to cross the frontier from Italy into France and escape from his elder brother \u003cb\u003eJuliano\u003c\/b\u003e, the Duke of Naples \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAn excruciating \u003cb\u003edilemma\u003c\/b\u003e: the only way to save his master is to beat him unmercifully almost to death - an unforgivable breach of the strict social order. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAn amazing example of \u003cb\u003eabsolute loyalty and respect \u003c\/b\u003e- so profound that even the enemy is deeply moved and filled with admiration. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePublished by \u003cb\u003eFIRST SERVANT BOOKS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Gavin Bantock\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798336536393\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/21\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 102\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.28lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.21d","brand":"Gavin Bantock","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48851320242431,"sku":"9798336536393","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/kanjincho-the-subscription-list-by-gavin-bantock-9798336536393","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}