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What themes did Zeami incorporate into his works?

  • Gothic Themes

  • Fantasy

  • Zen Buddhism

  • Modernism

Answer

Zeami, a renowned playwright of the Muromachi period in Japan, skillfully incorporated Zen Buddhist themes into his theatrical works. His plays often explored the concept of the transience of life, drawing parallels between the ephemeral nature of theatrical performance and the fleeting nature of human existence.
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