num_pages: 48
description: The Forty-Seven Ronins is a historical account of a group of samurai warriors in Japan who sought revenge for their master's unjust death. Written by A.B. Mitford, the book tells the story of the forty-seven ronin who waited for two years before exacting their revenge on the man who had caused their master's death. The book provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the revenge, including the political and social climate of Japan during the time. It also delves into the cultural and philosophical beliefs of the samurai class, their loyalty to their master, and their code of honor. The story of the forty-seven ronin has become a legendary tale in Japan, and this book provides a comprehensive retelling of this historic event.Meanwhile, Oishi had separated from his wife and two younger children, and had taken up his residence in Kyoto. He and his confederates broke up their households and sold their effects, a proceeding which made no small stir in Kyoto and Fushimi at the time. Intelligence of the incident was conveyed to Kira, and he thereupon redoubled his precautions. It was presently rumoured that some of the Ako-ronin had been seized at the various barriers, and some of those in Kyoto urged Oishi to postpone the journey to Yedo till next spring.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
language: English
title: The Forty-Seven Ronins
titlecomplete: The Forty-Seven Ronins
genres: Short Stories, Asia, Supernatural, Nonfiction, Japan, History, Japanese Literature
ratings_count: 397
publisher: Kessinger Publishing