The Fabulating Voice: Yumeno Kyūsaku's Shiraga kozō (1922)

Key Points

• To investigate Yumeno Kyūsaku's understanding of sound as a critical aspect of language and artistic expression.
• Analysis of Yumeno Kyūsaku's writings and artistic philosophy.
• Study of the themes present in the work 'Shiraga kozō'.
• Review of historical context related to theatrical performance during the time of composition.
• Highlights the central role of sound in Yumeno Kyūsaku's artistic vision.
• Demonstrates that auditory elements are essential to the understanding of language in performance.
• Illustrates the connection between personal diary entries and artistic expressions in his works.