Musashi: The Novel - Book 1: Earth, Water and Fire - Yoshikawa, Eiji
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This first book of a three-book series begins in the year 1600 at the epic Battle of Sekigahara, a scene of unimaginable carnage, where Miyamoto Musashi lies wounded on the battlefield. Having fought on the losing side, he escapes in a daze, desperate to make a name for himself as a warrior. Musashi becomes a vagabond, wandering the countryside aimlessly as a dueling Ronin, taking on any accomplished swordsman who will accept his challenge--a sword fighter without master. In order find the glory he so desperately craves; he will have to defeat not only a long line of skilled fighters but also…mehr

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Produktbeschreibung
This first book of a three-book series begins in the year 1600 at the epic Battle of Sekigahara, a scene of unimaginable carnage, where Miyamoto Musashi lies wounded on the battlefield. Having fought on the losing side, he escapes in a daze, desperate to make a name for himself as a warrior. Musashi becomes a vagabond, wandering the countryside aimlessly as a dueling Ronin, taking on any accomplished swordsman who will accept his challenge--a sword fighter without master. In order find the glory he so desperately craves; he will have to defeat not only a long line of skilled fighters but also his own demons. Masterfully translated by Alexander Bennett, this vivid and fast-paced story reveals the exploits and inner life of a legend who in the end finds not only his true purpose but also his humanity.
Autorenporträt
Eiji Yoshikawa was a historical novelist whose works remain some of the most read books in Japan to this day. He published several retellings of Asian classics such as his Tale of the Heike, Tales from the Water Margin and Romance of the Three Kingdoms. However, his novelization of the life of Miyamoto Musashi is his most famous and popular work having sold over 120 million copies. He was awarded the Cultural Order of Merit and the Order of the Sacred Treasure. He died of cancer in 1962. Alexander Bennett is Professor of Japanese History, Martial Arts, and Budo Theory at Kansai University. He is Director General of the International Budo University's Budo and Sports Research Institute. He co-founded and publishes Kendo World, the first English-language journal dedicated to Kendo. He holds black belts in several martial arts including Kendo Kyoshi 7-dan, Iaido Renshi 6-dan, Jukendo Renshi 6-dan, Naginata 5-dan. His published works include The Complete Musashi: The Book of Five Rings and Other Works and Hagakure: The Secret Wisdom of the Samurai.