The Art of the Samurai by Yamamoto Tsunetomo

The Art of the Samurai by Yamamoto Tsunetomo

The masterpiece of the former samurai Yamamoto Tsunetomo is a treatise written 300 years ago, preserved for generations in northern Kyushu by warrior chiefs as moral and practical instruction for themselves and their samurai retainers. Closely guarded as secret teachings and shown only to a chosen few, the manuscript became generally available only in the post-samurai Meiji era (1868 onwards). The Hagakure offers a fascinating insight into Japanese "warrior-ness". This was a culture in which death was embraced rather than feared. Yamamoto tells his readers how to foster courage, how to serve selflessly, how to become a skilled master of your own destiny, and how to infuse life with beauty while acknowledging its transience. Yamamoto's penetrating insights and profound aphorisms reflect important moral principles that still apply to us today. This illustrated edition of the ancient classic will enlighten anyone with an interest in Japanese culture and world literature.

Barry D. Steben has a Ph.D. in East Asian languages and philosophy from the University of Toronto. He has lived in East Asia for nearly two decades and teaches at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

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ISBN 13	9781844835942
ISBN 10	1844835944
Titel	The Art of the Samurai
Autor	Yamamoto Tsunetomo
Serie	Art Of
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Verlag	Watkins Media Limited
Erscheinungsjahr	2008-11-06
Seitenanzahl	272
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