Chonyumon! Edo Wo Tanoshimu Koten Rakugo (PHP Bunko)

[Machine Translation] Kenji Hatakeyama, author of the popular historical novel series "Honjo Okera Nagaya," guides you through the world of rakugo. This book contains 40 carefully selected famous rakugo stories, including "Meguro no sanma," "Shibahama," "Tokisoba," "Jikisobo," and "Jukinmu," that you should know. In addition to the content, the book also briefly introduces key points for deeper enjoyment of the lifestyle and entertainment of the common people of Edo. The worldview and wisdom of the Edo people will surely be helpful to modern readers as well! A dialogue with master Sanyutei Koyuzo is included at the end of the book.

時代小説の人気シリーズ「本所おけら長屋」の著者・畠山健二が落語の世界を案内!「目黒のさんま」「芝浜」「時そば」「寿限無」など、これだけは知っておきたい有名な演目40作品を厳選。内容だけでなく、江戸庶民の暮らしや娯楽の様子を、より深く楽しむためのポイントも簡潔に紹介。きっと現代人にも、江戸っ子の世界観や知恵は参考になるでしょう!三遊亭小遊三師匠との対談を巻末に収録。