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 his own village to a standstill—until he is captured by a weaponless Zen monk.
The lovely Otsū, seeing in Musashi her ideal of manliness, frees him from his tortuous punishment, but he is recaptured and imprisoned. During three years of solitary confinement, he delves into the classics of Japan and China. When he is set free again, he rejects the position of samurai and for the next several years pursues his goal relentlessly, looking neither to left nor to right.
Ever so slowly it dawns on him that following the Way of the Sword is not simply a matter of finding a target for his brute strength. Continually striving to perfect his technique, which leads him to a unique style of fighting with two swords simultaneously, he travels far and wide, challenging fighters of many disciplines, taking nature to be his ultimate and severest teacher and undergoing the rigorous training of those who follow the Way. He is supremely successful in his encounters, but in the Art of War he perceives the way of peaceful and prosperous governance and disciplines himself to be a real human being.
He becomes a reluctant hero to a host of people whose lives he has touched and been touched by. And, inevitably, he has to pit his skill against the naked blade of his greatest rival.
Musashi is a novel in the best tradition of Japanese storytelling. It is a living story, subtle and imaginative, teeming with memorable characters, many of them historical. Interweaving themes of unrequited love, misguided revenge, filial piety, and absolute dedication to the Way of the Samurai, it depicts vividly a world Westerners know only vaguely. Full of gusto and humor, it has an epic quality and universal appeal.
© 2018 Blackstone Publishing (Ljudbok): 9781538589922
Översättare: Charles S. Terry
Utgivningsdatum
Ljudbok: 27 november 2018
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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 his own village to a standstill—until he is captured by a weaponless Zen monk.
The lovely Otsū, seeing in Musashi her ideal of manliness, frees him from his tortuous punishment, but he is recaptured and imprisoned. During three years of solitary confinement, he delves into the classics of Japan and China. When he is set free again, he rejects the position of samurai and for the next several years pursues his goal relentlessly, looking neither to left nor to right.
Ever so slowly it dawns on him that following the Way of the Sword is not simply a matter of finding a target for his brute strength. Continually striving to perfect his technique, which leads him to a unique style of fighting with two swords simultaneously, he travels far and wide, challenging fighters of many disciplines, taking nature to be his ultimate and severest teacher and undergoing the rigorous training of those who follow the Way. He is supremely successful in his encounters, but in the Art of War he perceives the way of peaceful and prosperous governance and disciplines himself to be a real human being.
He becomes a reluctant hero to a host of people whose lives he has touched and been touched by. And, inevitably, he has to pit his skill against the naked blade of his greatest rival.
Musashi is a novel in the best tradition of Japanese storytelling. It is a living story, subtle and imaginative, teeming with memorable characters, many of them historical. Interweaving themes of unrequited love, misguided revenge, filial piety, and absolute dedication to the Way of the Samurai, it depicts vividly a world Westerners know only vaguely. Full of gusto and humor, it has an epic quality and universal appeal.
© 2018 Blackstone Publishing (Ljudbok): 9781538589922
Översättare: Charles S. Terry
Utgivningsdatum
Ljudbok: 27 november 2018
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Martin
8 apr. 2024
Fascinating story and different storytelling than many western books! Great insight in the samurai spirit of seeking the Way, in life and in combat. It would not have been as wonderful as it is without the master reading of Brian Nishii! A must read for anyone interested in martial arts, Japan and the samurai!
Todd
31 maj 2023
En episk berättelse. En riktigt bra inläsning. Som lyssnare så gäller det att hålla kolla på persongalleriet för att hänga med i berättelsen. Rekommenderar boken.
Matt
20 sep. 2021
Fun, interesting and also a bit silly in the way of operatic stories that include many coincidental encounters or near encounters to keep the story rolling
Andreas
7 aug. 2021
En bok om förfinande färdigheter och kärlek,
Magnus
26 maj 2023
Epic story masterfully narrated by Brian Nishii. Highly recommended.
Calle
6 feb. 2024
Världens bästa bok
Per
21 apr. 2024
Helt fantastisk!
Mikael
21 maj 2023
As a great series in just one book with main characters failing to understand themselves and others creating yet a question or annoying turmoil not solved until the inevitable end
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