47 Ronin

Allyn, John

ISBN 10: 4805312033 / ISBN 13: 9784805312032

Edité par Tuttle Publishing, 2012

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Synopsis :

The 47 Ronin Story is the unforgettable saga of a band of samurai who defied the Emperor's laws and faced certain destruction to avenge the disgrace and death of their master. The story begins in 1701, when Lord Asano is goaded into lashing out at a corrupt court official. Although the wound Asano inflicts is minimal, the Emperor's punishment is harsh ― Lord Asano is ordered to commit seppuku, or ritual suicide. His lands are confiscated and his family is dishonored and exiled. His samurai now become ronin, or masterless, and are dispersed. But the ronin refuse to accept their fate. They are making careful plans for revenge, and biding their time until the moment is right to strike! Their acts are the source for Japan's most celebrated story of bravery, cunning, and loyalty in an age when the samurai were icons, and honour was worth dying for.

Présentation de l'éditeur: "47 Ronin is the unforgettable tale of a band of samurai who defied the Emperor to avenge the disgrace and death of their master, and faced certain death as a result. This set off a chain of events that led to one of the bloodiest episodes in Japanese history. In the process, it also created a new set of heroes in Japan. In 1701, young Lord Asano is goaded into attacking a corrupt official at the Japanese Court. Although the wound Asano inflicts is minimal, the Emperor's punishment is harsh Lord Asano is ordered to commit seppuku, or ritual suicide. His lands are confiscated and his family is dishonored and exiled. His samurai now become ronin, or masterless, and are dispersed. The Ronin were not trusted by their enemies, and lived under the watchful eyes of spies for months. They appeared to adapt to their new circumstances by becoming tradesmen and teachers. But the Ronin only appeared to accept their fate. They were in fact making careful plans for revenge, biding their time until the moment to strike was right! Their deeds became Japan's most celebrated example of bravery, cunning, and loyalty in an age when samurai were heroes, and honor was worth dying for. John Allyn does a masterful job of presenting 47 Ronin as a compelling and suspenseful tale one that will appeal to fans of the forthcoming film.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : 47 Ronin
Éditeur : Tuttle Publishing
Date d'édition : 2012
Reliure : Couverture souple
Etat : Good