Musashi: Book 1 - Earth, Water and Fire: A Completely New & Unabridged Translation of the Bestselling Japanese Novel of All Time
A new and unabridged 3—book translation of Eiji Yoshikawa's bestselling novel about Miyamoto Musashi—the most famous swordfighter in Japanese history!
This is the first book of Musashi: The Novel, a sweeping three—book unabridged translation of Eiji Yoshikawa's bestselling masterpiece—Japan's most beloved historical novel. 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.
Book One opens in the year 1600 at the Battle of Sekigahara, a scene of unimaginable carnage where Musashi lies wounded on the battlefield. After being imprisoned for three years, he wanders the countryside aimlessly as a vagabond, desperate to make a name for himself. He becomes a dueling Ronin—a swordfighter without a master. And while his destiny seems clear, to achieve it he must leave his old life behind.
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This is the first book of Musashi: The Novel, a sweeping three—book unabridged translation of Eiji Yoshikawa's bestselling masterpiece—Japan's most beloved historical novel. 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.
Book One opens in the year 1600 at the Battle of Sekigahara, a scene of unimaginable carnage where Musashi lies wounded on the battlefield. After being imprisoned for three years, he wanders the countryside aimlessly as a vagabond, desperate to make a name for himself. He becomes a dueling Ronin—a swordfighter without a master. And while his destiny seems clear, to achieve it he must leave his old life behind.
Musashi: Book 1 - Earth, Water and Fire: A Completely New & Unabridged Translation of the Bestselling Japanese Novel of All Time
A new and unabridged 3—book translation of Eiji Yoshikawa's bestselling novel about Miyamoto Musashi—the most famous swordfighter in Japanese history!
This is the first book of Musashi: The Novel, a sweeping three—book unabridged translation of Eiji Yoshikawa's bestselling masterpiece—Japan's most beloved historical novel. 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.
Book One opens in the year 1600 at the Battle of Sekigahara, a scene of unimaginable carnage where Musashi lies wounded on the battlefield. After being imprisoned for three years, he wanders the countryside aimlessly as a vagabond, desperate to make a name for himself. He becomes a dueling Ronin—a swordfighter without a master. And while his destiny seems clear, to achieve it he must leave his old life behind.
This is the first book of Musashi: The Novel, a sweeping three—book unabridged translation of Eiji Yoshikawa's bestselling masterpiece—Japan's most beloved historical novel. 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.
Book One opens in the year 1600 at the Battle of Sekigahara, a scene of unimaginable carnage where Musashi lies wounded on the battlefield. After being imprisoned for three years, he wanders the countryside aimlessly as a vagabond, desperate to make a name for himself. He becomes a dueling Ronin—a swordfighter without a master. And while his destiny seems clear, to achieve it he must leave his old life behind.
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9784805318416 |
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| Publisher: | Tuttle Publishing |
| Publication date: | 03/03/2026 |
| Pages: | 576 |
| Product dimensions: | 5.12(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.00(d) |
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