47: The True Story of the Vendetta of the 47 Ronin from Ako by Thomas Harper

47: The True Story of the Vendetta of the 47 Ronin from Ako by Thomas Harper

A true story of honor, loyalty, and revenge in feudal Japan.

In 18th-century Japan, 47 Ronin, once samurai, are now masterless and landless after their lord breaks the law. They vow revenge, knowing the price is death. This meticulously researched account unveils the true story behind the legend, exploring the samurai code, political intrigue, and the ultimate sacrifice for justice.

47: The True Story of the Vendetta of the 47 Ronin from Akôtransports you to a world of:

• Feudal lords and Shoguns
• Samurai traditions and deadly sword fights
• Unwavering loyalty and brutal betrayals

Discover the real events that inspired centuries of art, theater, and film. Are you ready to delve into the heart of samurai honor and uncover the truth? Buy now and experience this gripping historical saga.

Thomas Harper is retired from the Centre for Japanese and Korean Studies at Leiden University. He is the translator of In Praise of Shadows and other essays by Tanizaki Jun'ichiro, and the author of a number of scholarly articles on the reception of The Tale of Genji.

Haruo Shirane, Shincho Professor of Japanese Literature and Culture at Columbia University, is the author and editor of numerous books on Japanese literature, including, most recently, Japan and the Culture of the Four Seasons: Nature, Literature, and the Arts; Envisioning The Tale of Genji: Media, Gender, and Cultural Production; Traditional Japanese Literature: An Anthology, Beginnings to 1600; Early Modern Japanese Literature: An Anthology, 1600-1900; Classical Japanese: A Grammar; Traces of Dreams: Landscape, Cultural Memory, and the Poetry of Basho; and A Bridge of Dreams: A Poetics of The Tale of Genji.

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ISBN 13	9780918172778
ISBN 10	0918172772
Title	47: The True Story of the Vendetta of the 47 Ronin from Ako
Author	Thomas Harper
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Leete's Island Books,U.S.
Year published	2019-10-18
Number of pages	992
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.