Reprint. Originally published: [s.l.] : HarperCollins, c1975.
Summary
A thirteen-year-old boy describes the poverty and discontent of eighteenth century Osaka and the world of puppeteers in which he lives.
Contents
Son of Hanji -- The feast -- Yoshida Kinshi -- The Hanaza -- The fourth fearful thing -- Bad omens for the new year -- Okada's new play -- Command performance -- Night rovers -- Anxieties -- The proof in the storehouse -- A matter of life an death -- The master puppeteer -- The smashings -- Fireman of Namba Cho Brigade -- Debts of honor.
