Hagakure
The Book of the Samurai
$38.70
- Hardcover
200 pages
- Release Date
15 July 2012
Summary
The seminal treatise on the code of the samurai—now with a revised introduction.
A foremost scholar of samurai texts approaches this martial arts classic as a meditation on the Zen concept of “death of the ego,” offering a fresh translation unlike any other.
Discover what it takes to be a samurai with the 18th-century martial arts treatise that delves into the minds of legendary Japanese warriors.
Living and dying with bravery and honor is at the heart of Hagakure, a s…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781590309858 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1590309855 |
| Author: | Yamamoto Tsunetomo, William Scott Wilson |
| Publisher: | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Imprint: | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 200 |
| Release Date: | 15 July 2012 |
| Weight: | 295g |
| Dimensions: | 203mm x 140mm x 18mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“This is a great book for anyone looking for a more centered way of life, or just some good advice about living.” -Sacramento Book Review
“This is a great book for anyone looking for a more centered way of life, or just some good advice about living.” —Sacramento Book Review
About The Author
Yamamoto Tsunetomo
William Scott Wilson is the foremost translator into English of traditional Japanese texts on samurai culture. He received BA degrees from Dartmouth College and the Monterey Institute of Foreign Studies, and an MA in Japanese literary studies from the University of Washington. His best-selling books include The Book of Five Rings, The Unfettered Mind, and The Lone Samurai, a biography of Miyamoto Musashi.
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