| Author |
Wertheimber, Louis, 1820-1893 |
| Illustrator |
Nakamura, Munehiro |
| Illustrator |
Shirayamadani, Kataro, 1865-1948 |
| LoC No. |
12019556
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| Title |
A Muramasa blade : A story of feudalism in old Japan
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| Original Publication |
Boston: Ticknor and Company, 1887.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 56.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Mary Glenn Krause and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"A Muramasa Blade: A Story of Feudalism in Old Japan" by Louis Wertheimber is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative provides an immersive exploration of samurai culture and the significance of swords in shaping the lives of individuals during a time of strife and feudal obligations. The story centers around characters including the skilled swordsmith Muramasa, his daughter O Tetsu, and the young samurai Sennoske, whose lives intertwine amid the political turmoil and intricate social structure of feudal Japan." "The opening of the story introduces the protagonist Mutto, a samurai who is grappling with his family's troubled past and the societal expectations of honor. In a chance meeting with an old jinrikisha man, he learns about a revered Muramasa blade that symbolizes both power and legacy, which sparks curiosity about its history. As the tale unfolds, we glimpse the historical context of Japan in 1322, where peace is overshadowed by the potential for civil unrest. The setting richly describes clan rivalries, the importance of ancestry and honor among the samurai, and hints at personal vendettas looming just beneath the surface, setting the stage for an intricate and character-driven narrative." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Japan -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
72602 |
| Release Date |
Jan 2, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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