Musashi Book 1: The Novel: The Epic Tale of a Vagabond Samurai Who Becomes Japan's Greatest Swordsman and Philosopher
A new and unabridged 3-book translation of Eiji Yoshikawa's bestselling novel about Miyamoto Musashi?the most famous swordfighter in Japanese history! Musashi: The Novel is the first unabridged translation of Eiji Yoshikawa's great novel, the top-selling novel in Japan. Masterfully translated for the first time in its entirety by Alexander Bennett, this vivid and fast-paced story reveals the exploits and inner life of a man who finds not only his true purpose but also his humanity. The story opens in the year 1600 at the Battle of Sekigahara, a scene of unimaginable carnage where Musashi lies wounded, having fought on the losing side. After being imprisoned for three years, he wanders the countryside aimlessly as a vagabond. Desperate to make a name for himself as a warrior, he becomes a dueling Ronin?a swordfighter without a master. Accompanied by Otsu, the love of his life,...
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