Name: Musashi: Book Three - Moon, Sun & Perfect Clarity- The Novel. New Unabridged Translation
SKU: 64798382
Price: 338.00 ZAR
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Author: Eiji Yoshikawa;Alexander Bennett
ISBN: 9784805319420

portada Musashi: Book Three - Moon, Sun & Perfect Clarity- The Novel. New Unabridged Translation

Musashi: Book Three - Moon, Sun & Perfect Clarity- The Novel. New Unabridged Translation

Type

Physical Book

Publisher

Tuttle Publishing

Author

Eiji Yoshikawa;Alexander Bennett

Year

2026

Pages

480

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

20.3x13 cm

ISBN13

9784805319420

Synopsis "Musashi: Book Three - Moon, Sun & Perfect Clarity- The Novel. New Unabridged Translation"

The epic story concludes as Musashi prepares to take on his greatest rival with his destiny in the balance!This is the third book of Musashi: The Novel, a sweeping three-book unabridged translation of Eiji Yoshikawa's bestselling masterpiece—Japan's most beloved historical novel. Masterfully translated for the first time in its entirety by Alexander Bennett, this vivid and fast-paced story reveals the exploits and inner life of a man who finds not only his true purpose but also his humanity. In this final book, Musashi is left to surmount one final obstacle—the great swordsman Sasaki Kojiro, who is legendary for his skill with the sword. As Musashi journeys to fight Kojiro, he encounters old friends and new enemies. Devoting himself to meditation and Zen study, he realizes that the pursuit of glory through violence is fruitless, and the only path to success can be found through introspection and discipline. To become truly happy, he must defeat not only his greatest rival but his self-doubt, tying up loose ends in the process. He meets with Otsu as he prepares to fight Sasak, wielding only a wooden staff, with his destiny in the balance. This unforgettable conclusion cements Musashi's place as one of literature's most compelling heroes, brought to English readers at last in its full, unabridged glory.