Bamboo Sword And Other Samurai Tales

Name: Bamboo Sword And Other Samurai Tales
Price: 25.67 USD
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ISBN: 9784770030054

ISBN-10: 4770030053

ISBN-13: 9784770030054

Edition: 2006

Authors: Shuhei Fujisawa, Gavin Frew

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The eight stories that comprise this collection were all written in the 1970s and 80s, yet vividly evoke early 17th-century Japan, when peace finally reigned after centuries of warfare. It was a period of upheaval and change as the rulers carved out their territories and clan politics were full of intrigue, rivalry and betrayals. The samurai were still valued for their swordsmanship, and were a cut above the peasants, artisans, and merchants in the social hierarchy. Without battles to fight, however, they struggled to retain their sense of pride and meaning in life as they devoted themselves to mundane jobs, marriage and family. The occasional flash of the sword and samurai discipline were…

Book details

List price: $22.00
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Kodansha America, Incorporated
Publication date: 2/17/2006
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 176
Size: 5.75" wide x 8.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 0.748
Language: English



The Bamboo Sword


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All for a Melon


Kozuru


Shinza, the Samurai


Out of Luck


The Runaway Stallion


Dancing Hands