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Tales of the Samurai

Illustrated Edition
By A.B. Mitford
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Tales of the Samurai by A.B. Mitford presents a fascinating collection of stories that delve into the lives, values, and traditions of the legendary Japanese samurai. These tales offer insight into the honour, bravery, and moral codes that defined these warriors, while also exploring themes of loyalty, compassion, and the cultural landscape of feudal Japan. Readers will be captivated by the rich narrative and historical authenticity that Mitford brings to these timeless stories.
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This book may appeal to you if you are fascinated by Japanese culture and enjoy historical tales of honour, loyalty, and adventure. It offers a vivid glimpse into the lives, values, and deeds of the samurai, accompanied by rich narratives that combine elements of history and legend.

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Thrilling Japanese stories of vampires, ghosts and renegade samurai.

Step back through the mists of time to ancient Japan, where wandering samurai seek revenge for the death of their master, the red-eyed spectres of an executed man and his wife haunt a palace, and wild animals have great power over men. This collection of classic folktales, which range from adventures to mysteries and ghost stories, is beautifully illustrated with lavish art that evokes this magical time and place.

Tales of the Samurai includes these legendary stories:

  • The Forty-Seven Ronin
  • The Vampire Cat of Nabeshima
  • Kazuma's Revenge
  • The Prince and the Badger
  • The Ghost of Sakura

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781435166783

Publisher: Union Square & Co.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 26 September 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: BookAnnex

Illustration: all in color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 158.0mm

Height: 230.0mm

Weight: 700g

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A. B. Mitford Classic Fiction Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction

About the Author

Algernon Bertram Freeman-Mitford (1837-1916) served in the British Foreign Service. He was assigned to the legation in Japan for several years and acquired a life-long fascination with Japanese culture. His other writings include The Bamboo Garden and his two-volume Memoirs.

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