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Descending Stories Vol 1

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Haruko Kumota

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English
Kodansha International
23 May 2017
"Small-time crook Yotaro has never forgotten the rakugo tale ""Shinigami,"" which the master Yurakutei Yakumo performed for Yotaro during his time in prison. After his release, he goes to Yakumo's theater and pleads to be made his apprentice. Yakumo reluctantly accepts, but Yotaro quckly finds the world of rakugo is complex, and grapples with a growing bond with Yakumo's ward, Konatsu, and reminders from his own inescapable past.

THE STAGE IS SET

A hapless young man is released from prison with nothing to his name, but he knows exactly what he wants- to train in the art of rakugo comedic storytelling. After seeing an unforgettable performance from one of Japan's greatest masters, Yakumo Yurakutei VIII, during his time in jail, he will settle for nothing less than to become apprentice to the best. Yakumo, notorious for taking no students, is persuaded to take him on, and nicknames him Yotaro-the fool. Yotaro has no formal training or elegance, but something about his charisma reminds Yakumo of someone from his past.

The saga of a generation of love, art, and storytelling begins here."

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Imprint:   Kodansha International
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 208mm,  Width: 146mm,  Spine: 13mm
Weight:   181g
ISBN:   9781632364692
ISBN 10:   1632364697
Pages:   1
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Recommended Age:   From 13 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

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