{"title":"Eiji Yoshikawa","description":"Eiji Yoshikawa (1892-1962) is Japan's bestselling novelist of all time. He published popular retellings of many Asian classics, however, his novelization of the life of Miyamoto Musashi is his most famous work, selling over 120 million copies. He was awarded the Cultural Order of Merit and the Order of the Sacred Treasure.","products":[{"product_id":"musashi-book-two-wind-ether-the-novel-new-unabridged-translation-paperback","title":"Musashi: Book Two - Wind \u0026 Ether - The Novel: New Unabridged Translation - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMusashi's tale continues as he transforms himself from an inexperienced soldier with no direction into Japan's greatest swordsman!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is the second book of \u003ci\u003eMusashi: The Novel\u003c\/i\u003e, 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eBook Two\u003c\/i\u003e Musashi continues his travels across Japan, earning a name for himself as a fearless swordsman. One by one, he dispatches the most skilled fighters in Japan with minimal effort, and it all seems too easy. But stung by their defeat at his hands, the Yoshioka fighters vow revenge, and their leader, Seijuro, seeks out Musashi for a duel to the death. Wrestling with his demons, Musashi is torn by his love for Otsu and his goal of becoming Japan's most famous warrior. He decides to take on a young student, but in doing so, is he losing his focus? Musashi holds his destiny in his hands, yet difficult choices will have to be made.","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50102177464543,"sku":"9784805319413","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/o5xPmv9sqJ9784805319413.webp?v=1781079088"},{"product_id":"musashi-book-one-earth-water-fire-the-novel-new-unabridged-translation-paperback","title":"Musashi: Book One - Earth, Water \u0026 Fire - The Novel: New Unabridged Translation - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA new and unabridged 3-book translation of Eiji Yoshikawa's bestselling novel about Miyamoto Musashi--the most famous swordfighter in Japanese history!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is the first book of \u003ci\u003eMusashi: The Novel\u003c\/i\u003e, 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eBook One\u003c\/i\u003e 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.","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50102193815775,"sku":"9784805318416","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/fgtHxOD4sf9784805318416.webp?v=1781079120"},{"product_id":"musashi-book-three-moon-sun-perfect-clarity-the-novel-new-unabridged-translation-paperback","title":"Musashi: Book Three - Moon, Sun \u0026 Perfect Clarity- The Novel: New Unabridged Translation - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe epic story concludes as Musashi prepares to take on his greatest rival with his destiny in the balance!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is the third book of \u003ci\u003eMusashi: The Novel\u003c\/i\u003e, 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this final book, Musashi is left to surmount one final obstacle--the great swordsman Sasaki Kojiro, who is legendary for his skill with the sword. As Musashi journeys to fight Kojiro, he encounters old friends and new enemies. Devoting himself to meditation and Zen study, he realizes that the pursuit of glory through violence is fruitless, and the only path to success can be found through introspection and discipline. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTo become truly happy, he must defeat not only his greatest rival but his self-doubt, tying up loose ends in the process. He meets with Otsu as he prepares to fight Sasaki, wielding only a wooden staff, with his destiny in the balance. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This unforgettable conclusion cements Musashi's place as one of literature's most compelling heroes, brought to English readers at last in its full, unabridged glory.","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50102320201951,"sku":"9784805319420","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/PMKg7m-mW29784805319420.webp?v=1781079364"},{"product_id":"musashi-new-edition-hardcover","title":"Musashi (New Edition) - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEiji Yoshikawa's classic samurai novel about the real exploits of the most famous swordsman. 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During three years of solitary confinement, he delves into the classics of Japan and China. When he is set free again, he rejects the position of samurai and for the next several years pursues his goal relentlessly, looking neither to left nor to right. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEver so slowly it dawns on him that following the Way of the Sword is not simply a matter of finding a target for his brute strength. Continually striving to perfect his technique, which leads him to a unique style of fighting with two swords simultaneously, he travels far and wide, challenging fighters of many disciplines, taking nature to be his ultimate and severest teacher and undergoing the rigorous training of those who follow the Way. He is supremely successful in his encounters, but in the Art of War he perceives the way of peaceful and prosperous governance and disciplines himself to be a real human being \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHe becomes a reluctant hero to a host of people whose lives he has touched and been touched by. And, inevitably, he has to pit his skill against the naked blade of his greatest rival. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eMusashi\u003c\/i\u003e is a novel in the best tradition of Japanese story telling. It is a living story, subtle and imaginative, teeming with memorable characters, many of them historical. Interweaving themes of unrequited love, misguided revenge, filial piety and absolute dedication to the Way of the Samurai, it depicts vividly a world Westerners know only vaguely. Full of gusto and humor, it has an epic quality and universal appeal. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe novel was made into a three-part movie by Director Hiroshi Inagai. 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