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Tales of The Samurai : Japanese Warrior Tales & Bushido Legendary Folktales of Samurai Honor and the Way of the Sword – Original Unabridged 1920 (Annotated) Edition

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Unique Elements of this fully Annotated Classic Edition of Tales of the An Anthology of Classic Japanese Warrior Mythology and Folklore Historical ContextDetailed 20th Century Historical Outline

“It is the duty of a samurai to sacrifice his life for the sake of loyalty.”
- Asataro Miyamori, Tales Of The Samurai

Tales of the Legendary Folktales of Bushido, Honor and The Way of The Sword

Steeped in the ancient warrior spirit of bushido, these legendary samurai folktales transport readers to feudal Japan's epic age of honor, duty and martial arts mastery. Miyamori's evocative storytelling vividly portrays mythological heroes, feudal lords and noble samurai warriors bound by the sacred codes of bushido.

Tales Of The Samurai’s author, Asataro Miyamori, was a renowned Japanese scholar and translator who dedicated his life to preserving feudal Japanese tales and folklore. Published in 1928, in Japan, this classic anthology and short story collection presents some of Miyamori's most celebrated works originally written in Japanese. This edition is the English translation.

Miyamori's pioneering work helped introduce the richness of Japanese folklore to Western audiences. This anthology is considered one of the finest, most authentic collections of samurai tales and mythology. Samurai portrayals of loyalty, romance, passion, and heroism offer a true reflection of the values of the Japanese knighthood

Set in a romanticized era of medieval Japanese history, the tales follow fearless samurai warriors as they encounter mythical creatures, supernatural forces and powerful enemies against backdrops of beautiful landscapes and grand castles.

“The past is past and forgotten, my lord. I am now one of the most faithful and obedient servants of His Highness. We whose trade is that of arms, fight and make peace as the god of war casts his dice—we have no choice in the matter.”
- Asataro Miyamori, Tales Of The Samurai About Tales of the Samurai
This classic collection of short stories by scholar Asataro Miyamori presents some of Japan's most iconic feudal era folktales and myths extolling the sacred virtues and values of the revered samurai warrior caste. Brimming with romantic adventures, supernatural phenomena, and epic battles, these legendary stories vividly depict samurai warriors and lords bound by the moral codes of honor, bravery, and loyalty.

8 Ungo-Zenji -- The loyalty of a boy samurai -- Katsuno's revenge -- A wedding present -- The heroism of Torii Katsutaka -- The wrestling of a daimio -- The story of Kimura Shigenari -- Honest Kyūsuké.A Stunning Classic Collectible Reprint Guaranteed Professionally Formatted“It would be derogatory for a samurai to unsheathe his sword in anger against a mere insect! ”
- Asataro Miyamori, Tales Of The Samurai Scroll up and click the “Add to cart” button.

117 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 28, 2024

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