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100 1 _aMiyamori, Asataro,
_d1869-1952
245 1 0 _aTales of the Samurai :
_bStories Illustrating Bushido, the Moral Principles of the Japanese Knighthood
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2022-03-18
505 0 _aUngo-Zenji -- The loyalty of a boy samurai -- Katsuno's revenge -- A wedding present -- The heroism of Torii Katsutaka -- The wrestling of a daimio -- The story of Kimura Shigenari -- Honest Kyūsuké.
508 _aRonald Grenier (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Tales of the Samurai" by Asataro Miyamori is a collection of traditional Japanese stories that illustrate the moral principles, or Bushido, of the samurai class, likely written in the early 20th century. Each tale draws on historical themes and character archetypes that embody the virtues of loyalty, honor, and bravery, offering insight into the cultural significance of the samurai in Japanese society. The opening story introduces Daté Masamuné and his sandal-bearer, Heishiro, setting up a narrative of conflict, revenge, and ultimately a complex transformation of character. The beginning of the book presents the story of Daté Masamuné, a young daimio who, captivated by the beauty of a snowy landscape, harshly punishes his loyal servant Heishiro under the mistaken belief that he has been dishonored. This incident ignites Heishiro's desire for revenge, leading him to join a temple and transform into a highly respected priest. However, after years of seeking vengeance, he realizes that his anger has been misplaced and that his suffering was a catalyst for personal growth. This opening tale underscores the themes of redemption and transformation while hinting at the deeper philosophical lessons inherent in the samurai ethos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cJapan: Kyō-bun-kwan, 1920
653 _aJapan -- Fiction
653 _aJapanese fiction -- Translations into English
653 _aShort stories, Japanese -- Translations into English
653 _aBushido -- Fiction
653 _aSamurai -- Fiction
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/talesofsamuraist00miya
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67650
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_d108472