02325cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000330011324500500014626400510019630000470024733600260029433700260032033800360034650000310038250800720041352012970048553400450178265300230182765300620185065300270191285600430193999900170198238853UtSlPG20260610133905.0mcr n260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aWingfield, Lewis,d1842-189114aThe Curse of Koshiu: A Chronicle of Old Japan 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2012  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2012-02-13  aProduced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by Google Books  a"The Curse of Koshiu: A Chronicle of Old Japan" by Lewis Wingfield is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story transports readers to the turbulent era of feudal Japan, specifically during the rise and impending fall of the Hojo family, a dynasty known for its tyranny and strife. Central to the narrative are characters like O'Tei, the beautiful daughter of the Daimio of Nara, and her husband No-Kami, the young and ruthless Hojo lord, who is grappling with his debauchery amidst the expectations of leadership.  The opening of this chronicle introduces readers to the backdrop of 14th-century Japan, detailing the oppressive reign of the Hojo clan and the societal dynamics at play. It reveals the contrasting natures of No-Kami and his brother Sampei—the former succumbing to cruel indulgence while the latter displays honor and valor on the battlefield. The early chapters set the stage for themes of love, tyranny, and familial loyalty, showcasing the gradual emotional turmoil faced by O'Tei as she navigates the challenges of her marriage to No-Kami against the suffering of those under his rule. As pressure mounts on all sides, the stage is set for conflict that reflects broader historical tensions within Japan. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aHistorical fiction  aJapan -- History -- Kamakura period, 1185-1333 -- Fiction  aHojo family -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38853  c79692d79692