The Book of Five Rings (Bushido--The Way of the Warrior)
by Miyamoto Musashi
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Author: Miyamoto MusashiTranslator: William Scott Wilson
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); Japanese (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2002-03-01
ISBN: 4770028016
Number of pages: 160
Publisher: Kodansha USA
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Book Review: A Classic of World Literature
Summary: 5 Stars
It is astonishing to see some of the inane things said in negative reviews. A good part of the beauty and power of this book is that the student must determine for himself or herself the applicability of the information to any given situation. One of Miyamoto Musashi's main points is that there are not absolute formulas for success. Those looking for templates must look elsewhere. This is a book of how to see and approach action by one who ranks as one of the great warriors of any history.
Beyond this, though I am no Japanese scholar, my Japanese speaking friends say that Wilson's translation is truest to the original while being quite readable in English. It is a beautifully printed little book, and for me treasure to be cherished and studied again and again.
The student should investigate this thoroughly. :)
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