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The Complete Musashi: The Book of Five Rings and Other Works: Definitive New Translations of the Writings of Miyamoto Musashi ,New
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The culmination of 25 years of research, Alex Bennett's groundbreaking English translation of Miyamoto Musashi's The Book of Five Rings reveals the true meaning of the original work. Plus, definitive translations of five more known works of Musashi!This piece of writing by famed samurai Musashi (15841645) is the singlemost influential work on samurai swordsmanship, offering insights into samurai history, the Zen Buddhist state of 'nomind' that enables warriors to triumph and the philosophical meaning of Bushido'the way of the warrior.'Until now, English translations of The Book of Five Rings have been based on inaccurate copies of Musashi's longlost original manuscript. Bennett's translation is the first to be based on a careful reconstruction of the original text by Japan's foremost Musashi scholar. By identifying discrepancies among the existing copies, adding missing texts and correcting over 150 incorrect characters, this source is the closest representation of Musashi's original work possible. Utilizing this new source, Bennett captures the subtle nuance of the classic Japanese text, resulting in the most accurate English translation of The Book of Five Rings availableEnjoy complete, richly annotated translations of Musashi's mostknown works:The Book of Five Rings Mirror on the Way of Combat Notes on Combat Strategy Combat Strategy in 35 Articles The FiveDirection Sword Pathways The Path Walked AloneThe texts are richly annotated by Bennett, who includes an extensive introduction on Musashi's life and legacy. This paperback edition also includes a new introduction by Kendo Kyoshi 7th Dan Graham Sayer, who talks about the influence Musashi's writings have had on him as a person and martial artist.The Complete Musashi: The Book of Five Rings and Other Works will be widely read by those interested in Japanese culture, Samurai history and martial artssetting a new standard against which all other translations will be measured.
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- Q: What is the main focus of The Complete Musashi? A: The Complete Musashi focuses on the definitive English translations of Miyamoto Musashi's writings, particularly The Book of Five Rings, along with several other significant works that explore samurai swordsmanship and philosophy.
- Q: Who is the author of this edition? A: This edition is translated by Alex Bennett, a noted scholar on Miyamoto Musashi.
- Q: What makes this translation different from others? A: This translation is based on a careful reconstruction of Musashi's long-lost original manuscript, correcting over 150 inaccuracies found in previous translations.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The Complete Musashi contains 240 pages.
- Q: What format is this book available in? A: This book is available in paperback format.
- Q: When was The Complete Musashi published? A: The Complete Musashi was published on March 2, 2021.
- Q: Is this edition annotated? A: Yes, this edition includes extensive annotations by Alex Bennett, as well as a new introduction by Graham Sayer.
- Q: What other works are included in this book? A: In addition to The Book of Five Rings, the book includes translations of Mirror on the Way of Combat, Notes on Combat Strategy, Combat Strategy in 35 Articles, The Five-Direction Sword, and Pathways.
- Q: Who is the intended audience for this book? A: The book is aimed at readers interested in Japanese culture, samurai history, and martial arts.
- Q: Does the book provide insights into Musashi's life? A: Yes, there is an extensive introduction discussing Musashi's life and legacy, as well as insights into his philosophical ideas.