Chushingura; Or, The Treasury of Loyal Retainers by Takeda, Miyoshi, and Namiki
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About this eBook
| Author | Takeda, Izumo, 1691-1756 |
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| Author | Miyoshi, Shoraku, 1696?-1772? |
| Author | Namiki, Senryu, 1695-1751 |
| Translator | Inouye, Jukichi, 1862-1929 |
| Title | Chushingura; Or, The Treasury of Loyal Retainers |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Chushingura; Or, The Treasury of Loyal Retainers" by Takeda Izumo, Miyoshi Shoraku, and Namiki Senryu is a classic joruri play written in the mid-18th century. This work revolves around the theme of loyalty and revenge as it dramatizes the real historical event of the Ako vendetta, where loyal samurai seek to avenge their disgraced lord's death. The story features prominent characters such as Oishi Kuranosuke and Kira Yoshinaka, who embody the spirit of samurai loyalty, reflecting the cultural values of bushido. At the start of the play, the stage is set in a time of peace, where various samurai gather at a shrine for a ceremonial event and engage in discussions about loyalty and honor. Tensions rise as Moronao, an arrogant samurai, publicly humiliates Wakasanosuke, prompting a significant inner conflict within him about how to respond. The narrative presents a mix of character interactions and the foundational motives that will lead to the vendetta. The focus on feudal etiquette and the deep sense of duty among the samurai hints at the complexities of their relationships, laying the groundwork for the tragic and honorable themes that will unfold as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PL: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania |
| Subject | Forty-seven Ronin -- Drama |
| Subject | Japan -- History -- Ako Vendetta, 1703 -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 59421 |
| Release Date | May 2, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 425 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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