Izutsu
Izutsu (井筒, The Well Cradle) is a classic Noh play written by Zeami, the dominant figure in the early history of Noh theatre.
| Izutsu | |
|---|---|
| 井筒 | |
| English title | The Well Cradle (wooden frame around well) |
| Written by | Zeami Motokiyo |
| Category | 3rd — katsura mono |
| Mood | mugen |
| Characters | shite daughter of Ki no Aritsune waki priest aikyōgen villager |
| Place | Ariwara Temple, Nara |
| Time | Autumn |
| Sources | Ise monogatari |
Izutsu is based on an old story, Tsutsu-Izutsu (筒井筒), from the Ise monogatari, a 10th-century collection of stories, many of which are based on stories about the romantic encounters of a "certain man", traditionally identified as the poet Ariwara no Narihira.
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