Over the decades the reputation of the Samurai has grown to mythical proportions, from the films of Kurasawa in the 1950s to recent critical successes such as Zatoichi and 13 Assassins. Legends of the Samurai represents the ultimate anthology of classic Samurai texts, masterfully translated by Hiroaki Sato and accompanied by his insightful commentary. It includes such favourites as Hagakure, the 47 Samurai (aka 47 Ronin) and The Book of Five Elements. Sato presents both the history and the legend of the Samurai, untangling the two to present an authentic picture of these legendary figures and chronicling the changing ethos of the Japanese warrior from the Samurai's historical origins to his rise and rise to political power.

Legends of the Samurai

Hiroaki Sato

History

Overlook Press

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Literature & Fiction

Gozo Yoshimasu

Poetry

St Andrews Pr

<p>Through this masterful translation of original samurai tales, laws, dicta, reports, and arguments, accompanied by insightful commentary, Hiraoki Sato chronicles the changing ethos of the Japanese warrior from the samurai s historical origins to his rise to political power. For this purpose, Sato has chosen to translate, wherever possible, writings closest in time to the events recounted. His flowing and seemingly effortless translations are a testament to his mastery of both English and Japanese and are filled with lively detail and dramatic storytelling. Legends of the Samurai covers legends from mythological times to the early eighteenth century. Through the book Sato describes men accomplished in martial arts, warrior-commanders in battle, and samurais own views of themselves. If you are interested in Japanese culture and the martial arts, or simply enjoy tales of heroism and honor, The Legends of the Samurai deserves a prominent place on your bookshelf.</p>

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