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The Tale Of The Heike, Vol. 1 (Books 16)
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No Other Work Of Japanese Classic Literature Has Excited The Imagination Of The Japanese As Has The Heike Monogatari (The Tale Of The Heike). This Epic Story By An Unknown Author Depicts In Twelve Books And An Epilogue The Rise And The Fall Of The Heike Clan And Its Defeat At The Hands Of The Powerful Genji Clan. It Is Set In The Twilight Years Of The Heian Period In The Last Half Of The Twelfth Century, A Time Of Far Reaching Change In Japan When The Fujiwara Hegenomy Was Waning And Court Factions Struggled To Claims And Protect Them By Allying Themselves With Provincial Military Clans. The Clans, However, With Superior Strength, Overthrew The Nobles And Eventually Seized Political Power Two Of The Strongest Clans Were The Heike And The Genji. The Heike Rose To Power Rapidly Only To Suffer Defeat At The Hands Of The Genji. The Major Part Of The Narrative Concerns The Three Or Four Years Immediately Preceding The Death Of Kiyomori, The Head Of The Heike Clan, And The Years Following, Up To The Fall Of The Heike At The Battle Of Dannoura.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of The Tale of the Heike, Vol. 1? A: The main theme of The Tale of the Heike, Vol. 1 revolves around the rise and fall of the Heike clan, highlighting the struggles for power during the Heian period in Japan.
- Q: Who is the author of The Tale of the Heike, Vol. 1? A: The Tale of the Heike, Vol. 1 is authored by Hiroshi Kitagawa, although the original work is attributed to an unknown author.
- Q: How many pages does The Tale of the Heike, Vol. 1 have? A: The Tale of the Heike, Vol. 1 consists of 807 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The Tale of the Heike, Vol. 1 is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The used book is listed in good condition.
- Q: When was The Tale of the Heike, Vol. 1 published? A: The Tale of the Heike, Vol. 1 was published on July 1, 1977.
- Q: What genre does The Tale of the Heike, Vol. 1 belong to? A: The Tale of the Heike, Vol. 1 belongs to the genre of Literature & Fiction.
- Q: What can readers expect from the narrative style of The Tale of the Heike, Vol. 1? A: Readers can expect a narrative that combines historical events with poetic storytelling, focusing on the conflicts between the Heike and Genji clans.
- Q: Is The Tale of the Heike, Vol. 1 suitable for readers new to Japanese literature? A: Yes, The Tale of the Heike, Vol. 1 can be suitable for readers new to Japanese literature as it provides insights into historical context and cultural themes.
- Q: Are there any notable features of The Tale of the Heike, Vol. 1? A: Notable features include its epic storytelling, historical significance, and the exploration of themes such as power, loyalty, and the impermanence of life.