During the Edo period, tales of revenge taken from events of the day inspired artists, play writes, and entertainers alike, and developed into an entire genre of popular culture which we examine in this podcast.

Mentioned in this podcast:

The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi: http://astore.amazon.com/samurai-20/detail/B0002W4TOO

Kabuki 21 All about Japan's traditional Theatre Art of Kabuki: http://www.kabuki21.com/

Benten Kozo: http://www.kabuki21.com/benten_kozo.php

Go Taiheiki Shiraishi Banashi: http://www.kabuki21.com/ageya.php

Sukeroku: http://www.kabuki21.com/sukeroku.php

Tengajaya: http://www.kabuki21.com/tengajaya.php

Shively, D.H. Bakufu Vs. Kabuki Harvard Journal of Asiatic Studies, Vol. 18, No. 3/4 (Dec., 1955), pp. 326-356 http://www.jstor.org/pss/2718437

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EP31 Revenge in Edo Period Popular Culture and Entertainment