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Lust, Commerce, And Corruption: An Account Of What I Have Seen And Heard, By An Edo Samurai (Translations From The Asian Classic
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By 1816, Japan Had Recovered From The Famines Of The 1780S And Moved Beyond The Political Reforms Of The 1790S. Despite Persistent Economic And Social Stresses, The Country Seemed To Be Approaching A New Period Of Growth. The Idea That The Shogunate Would Not Last Forever Was Far From Anyone'S Mind.Yet, In That Year, An Anonymous Samurai Author Completed One Of The Most Detailed Critiques Of Edo Society Known Today. Writing As Buyo Inshi, A Retired Gentleman Of Edo, He Expresses A Profound Despair With The State Of The Realm And With People'S Behavior And Attitudes. He Sees Decay Wherever He Turns And Believes The World Will Soon Descend Into War.Buyo Shows A Familiarity With Many Corners Of Edo Life That One Might Not Expect In A Samurai. He Describes The Corruption Of Samurai Officials; The Suffering Of The Poor In Villages And Cities; The Operation Of Brothels; The Dealings Of Blind Moneylenders; The Selling And Buying Of Temple Abbotships; And The Dubious Strategies Townspeople Use In The Law Courts. Perhaps The Frankness Of His Account, Which Contains A Wealth Of Concrete Information About Edo Society, Made Him Prefer To Remain Anonymous.This Volume Contains A Full Translation Of Buyo'S Oftenquoted But Rarely Studied Work By A Team Of Specialists On Edo Society. Together With Extensive Annotation Of The Translation, The Volume Includes An Introduction That Situates The Text Culturally And Historically.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Lust, Commerce, and Corruption'? A: The main theme of 'Lust, Commerce, and Corruption' revolves around the critique of Edo society by a samurai author, highlighting issues such as corruption, social decay, and the challenges faced by various social classes during a time of change in Japan.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is translated by Fumiko Miyazaki, who presents the work of an anonymous samurai author known as Buyo Inshi.
- Q: When was 'Lust, Commerce, and Corruption' published? A: The book was published on February 4, 2014.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Lust, Commerce, and Corruption' contain? A: The book contains a total of 496 pages.
- Q: Is this book a critical edition? A: Yes, 'Lust, Commerce, and Corruption' is presented as a critical edition.
- Q: What insights does the book provide about Edo society? A: The book provides detailed insights into the social and economic issues of Edo society, including the corruption of officials, the struggles of the poor, and the operations of brothels and moneylenders.
- Q: Why did the author choose to remain anonymous? A: The author likely chose to remain anonymous due to the frankness of his critique and the potential consequences of speaking out against the societal norms of his time.
- Q: Does the book include any annotations or introductions? A: Yes, the volume includes extensive annotations as well as an introduction that situates the text culturally and historically.
- Q: What audience is this book suitable for? A: This book is suitable for readers interested in Japanese history, sociology, and literature, particularly those looking to understand the complexities of Edo period society.