Musashi: The Legend of the Samurai

Discover the life of Miyamoto Musashi, the most famous samurai in Japanese history. This is an extraordinary adventure novel in the best Japanese narrative tradition. An essential classic of Japanese literature.

You can now enjoy the first volume of the three that make up this work. Musashi is an essential saga for all those who seek a moving adventure book. Washington Post Book World

This brilliant samurai adventure has sold over 120 million units in Japan. Now we have the opportunity to see why. Publishers Weekly

It has everything you could expect from an epic adventure saga. Jan Morris

Dramatic and exciting. Philadelphia Bulletin

Japan's Gone with the Wind. Edwin O. Reischauer (Harvard University)

Miyamoto Musashi's life story is a captivating and essential read for anyone interested in Japanese history and culture. This first installment in the renowned trilogy immerses readers in the epic tale of one of Japan's most legendary figures.

Praised for its exceptional storytelling and historical authenticity, the Musashi saga has captivated audiences both in Japan and worldwide. The Washington Post Book World hails it as an "essential saga for all those who seek a moving adventure book," while Publishers Weekly lauds its broad appeal, noting that it has "sold over 120 million units in Japan."

Renowned author Jan Morris attests that the novel "has everything you could expect from an epic adventure saga," and the Philadelphia Bulletin describes it as "dramatic and exciting." Harvard University's Edwin O. Reischauer even goes so far as to compare it to the iconic American classic, "Gone with the Wind."

Now readers have the opportunity to experience the first volume of this celebrated trilogy, which promises to transport them into the captivating world of the legendary samurai, Miyamoto Musashi. This essential classic of Japanese literature is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeply immersive and thrilling adventure.

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