Musashi: An Epic Novel Of The Samurai Era

Eiji Yoshikawa author Charles Terry translator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Kodansha America, Inc

Published:15th Oct '12

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The classic samurai novel about the real exploits of the most famous swordsman. The classic samurai novel about the real exploits of the most famous swordsman. Miyamoto Musashi was the child of an era when Japan was emerging from decades of civil strife. Lured to the great Battle of Sekigahara in 1600 by the hope of becoming a samurai-without really knowing what it meant-he regains consciousness after the battle to find himself lying defeated, dazed and wounded among thousands of the dead and dying. On his way home, he commits a rash act, becomes a fugitive and brings life in

"... A stirring saga ... not only for readers interested in Japan but also for those who simply want a rousing read." -Washington Post

ISBN: 9781568364278

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 1090g

984 pages