Kamiya Jihei Kinokuniya Koharu. Jihei De La Kamiya Et Koharu De La Kinokuniya. Personnages De Theatre : Les Amants Koharu Et Jihei

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"Kamiya Jihei Kinokuniya Koharu" refers to two central characters from the Japanese puppet theater (bunraku) and kabuki play "The Love Suicides at Amijima" (Shinjū Ten no Amijima), written by Chikamatsu Monzaemon in 1720. The play is a tragic love story that explores themes of societal pressure, love, and duty, and it has been a significant work in the repertoire of Japanese traditional theater.

Kamiya Jihei is a paper merchant who falls deeply in love with Koharu, a courtesan from the Kinokuniya teahouse. Despite being married to another woman, Jihei's infatuation with Koharu drives him to the brink of financial ruin and social disgrace. Koharu, on the other hand, is portrayed as a conflicted character torn between her love for Jihei and her sense of duty as a courtesan. The intense emotional and societal pressures faced by both characters ultimately lead them to contemplate a double suicide as a means of escaping their insurmountable difficulties.

The story of Jihei and Koharu has been immortalized in various forms of Japanese art and literature, including ukiyo-e prints. One notable depiction is by the renowned ukiyo-e artist Kitagawa Utamaro, who created a series of prints capturing the poignant moments and emotional depth of the characters. Utamaro's work, titled "Les Amants Koharu et Jihei," showcases his exceptional ability to convey the subtleties of human emotion and the tragic beauty of the lovers' plight.

The tale of Jihei and Koharu has resonated with audiences for centuries, highlighting the enduring nature of Chikamatsu Monzaemon's storytelling and the universal themes of love and sacrifice. The characters' tragic fate serves as a powerful commentary on the rigid social structures of Edo-period Japan and the devastating consequences of forbidden love.

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