"This study examines the history of the Japanese period film and proposes that a powerful relationship exists between the past and present in Japan's narrative tradition. The book is focused on the Japanese period film, the book contains stand-alone essays which focus on the narrative in Japanese epic, religion, theater, and modern popular literature"--Provided by publisher.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 237-246) and index. Includes filmography: p. 227-235.