Mitford, A. B.
47 Ronin
- ISBN 13:
- 9781907960130
- author:
- Mitford, A. B.
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Unbranded
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 x 1.6 centimetres (0.4
- Genre:
- History, Asia, Japan,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The legend of the 47 ronin is one of Japan's most revered stories about the samurai code of honor, bushido. In 1701, Asano Naganori was compelled to commit seppuku for assaulting a court official named Kira Yoshinaka, leaving his group of samurai leaderless and forced to become ronin. Led by Asano's chief councilor, Oishi Yoshio, the ronin waited and planned for almost two years before avenging their master's honor by killing Kira. This true story was popularized in Japanese culture as a symbol of loyalty, sacrifice, persistence, and honor. The tale has endured through various retellings, including the first English version from Isaac Titsingh's "Illustrations of Japan" published in 1822. This book brings together these different versions of the story, offering a unique insight into the history and significance of the legend of the 47 ronin.
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