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"Kabuki: The Popular Stage of Japan" by Zoë Kincaid is a detailed look into the world of Kabuki, a classic Japanese theater style, from a 20th-century point of view. Kincaid explains the history of Kabuki, its cultural importance, and how complicated it can be, showing how it grew from Japanese culture over 300 years. The book doesn't just talk about the shows; it also discusses the skilled actors and the excited crowds who love this special theater art. To begin, she credits the people who helped her learn about Kabuki, like experts and people who work in Kabuki. Kincaid paints a picture of what it's like in a Kabuki theater, with huge groups of people coming to see shows that touch their feelings and show the heart of Japan. She explains how Kabuki is different from other Japanese theater types, like Nō and Doll Theatre, and suggests how it might connect with theater from other countries, setting readers up to discover the rules, audience involvement, and artistic legacy of Kabuki in later parts.