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Musashi (Japanese: 宮本武蔵, Hepburn: Miyamoto Musashi), also listed as Musashi: An Epic Novel of the Samurai Era, is a Japanese epic novel written by Eiji Yoshikawa, about the life and deeds of legendary Japanese swordsman Miyamoto Musashi.
Eiji Yoshikawa (吉川 英治, August 11, 1892 – September 7, 1962) was a Japanese historical novelist. Among his best-known novels, most are revisions of older classics. He was mainly influenced by classics such as The Tale of the Heike, Tale of Genji, Outlaws of the Marsh, and Romance of the Three Kingdoms, many of which he retold in his own style.
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Sep 3, 2024 · Learn about Yoshikawa Eiji, a popular and influential author who wrote about samurai, classical literature, and war history. Find out his pseudonym, birth and death dates, and major works.
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Eiji Yoshikawa does an excellent job weaving concepts of Zen and Saki (blood-thirst) as well as the ups and downs of the human experience into masterfully crafted scenes filled with great dialogue and serious action.
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Eiji Yoshikawa has 481 books on Goodreads with 118220 ratings. Eiji Yoshikawa’s most popular book is Musashi.
Aug 10, 2012 · A classic historical fiction based on the life and adventures of Miyamoto Musashi, the most famous swordsman in Japan. The novel follows his journey from a young fugitive to a master of the Way of the Sword, and his encounters with various enemies and allies.
Eiji Yoshikawa (吉川 英治, Yoshikawa Eiji, August 11, 1892– September 7, 1962) was a Japanese historical novelist. Among his best-known novels are revisions of older classics. He was mainly influenced by classics such as The Tale of the Heike, Tale of Genji, Water Margin and Romance of the Three Kingdoms, many of which he retold in his ...
