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OverviewIn 1701 young Lord Asano is goaded into attacking a corrupt official at the Japanese Court. Although the wound Asano inflicts is minimal, the Emperor's punishment is harsh: Lord Asano is ordered to commit seppuku, or ritual suicide. His lands are confiscated and his family is dishonored and exiled. His samurai retainers now become ronin, or masterless, and are dispersed. These ronin are not trusted by their enemies, and live under the watchful eyes of spies for months. They appear to adapt to their new circumstances by becoming tradesmen and teachers. But the ronin only seem to accept their fate. They are in fact making careful plans for revenge, biding their time until the moment to strike is right! Their deeds became Japan's most celebrated example of bravery, cunning, and loyalty in an age when samurai were heroes, and honor was worth dying for. John Allyn's masterful retelling of the 47 ronin story has long been considered the definitive version of these dramatic historical events. Full Product DetailsAuthor: John Allyn , Stephen Turnbull , David ShihPublisher: HighBridge Audio Imprint: HighBridge Audio Dimensions: Width: 13.00cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 15.00cm Weight: 0.159kg ISBN: 9781622313563ISBN 10: 1622313569 Pages: 450 Publication Date: 26 November 2013 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Audio Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsNarrator David Shih expertly brings to life this ancient Japanese tale, based on real-life events. . . . Through Shih s interpretation, the listener can hear the determination and even the occasional misgivings of the characters. . . . [His] performance of the noble warriors is flawless. AudioFile [Earphones Award winner] Narrator David Shih expertly brings to life this ancient Japanese tale, based on real-life events. . . . Through Shih's interpretation, the listener can hear the determination and even the occasional misgivings of the characters. . . . [His] performance of the noble warriors is flawless. -- AudioFile [Earphones Award winner] Narrator David Shih expertly brings to life this ancient Japanese tale, based on real-life events. . . . Through Shih's interpretation, the listener can hear the determination and even the occasional misgivings of the characters. . . . [His] performance of the noble warriors is flawless. -- AudioFile [Earphones Award winner] Author InformationComing soon... Coming soon... Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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