Ronin

2012-01-10 Literary Collections

Author : William Dale Jennings
Release : 2012-01-10
Genre : Literary Collections
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 207/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Ronin by : William Dale Jennings

Download or read book Ronin written by William Dale Jennings. This book was released on 2012-01-10. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A thunderbolt, full of lightning and excitement, one you won't put down until its last extraordinary page." --The Japan Times The violence of twelfth-century Japan explodes in this half-legendary, half-true story of a violent man who becomes a folk hero. A heartless savage, the Ronin, or "wandering samurai," slashes his way up from the gutter to wealth, honor and status. In spite of his crime sand bloodthirsty cruelty, he bears the strange mark of destiny that the wise see and respect, even as he destroys them. The tale which is told with humor and irony, ranges from the pleasantly colloquial to the brutally satiric, yet never relents in the Ronin's ruthless search for the truth. The storyteller hides nothing and speaks bluntly, yet this jewel-like tale shimmers with tantalizing riddles that will haunt the reader just as they haunted the Ronin. Sure to shock, confound and ultimately inspire readers, The Ronin is loosely based on an ancient legend told to the author by the Zen Master Nyogen Senzaki.

Star Wars Visions: Ronin

2022-07-12 Fiction

Author : Emma Mieko Candon
Release : 2022-07-12
Genre : Fiction
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 686/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Star Wars Visions: Ronin written by Emma Mieko Candon. This book was released on 2022-07-12. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A mysterious former Sith wanders the galaxy in this stunning Star Wars tale, an original novel inspired by the world of The Duel from the Star Wars Visions animated anthology. The Jedi are the most loyal servants of the Empire. Two decades ago, Jedi clans clashed in service to feuding lords. Sickened by this endless cycle, a sect of Jedi rebelled, seeking to control their own destiny and claim power in service of no master. They called themselves Sith. The Sith rebellion failed, succumbing to infighting and betrayal, and the once rival lords unified to create an Empire . . . but even an Empire at peace is not free from violence. Far on the edge of the Outer Rim, one former Sith wanders, accompanied only by a faithful droid and the ghost of a less civilized age. He carries a lightsaber, but claims lineage to no Jedi clan, and pledges allegiance to no lord. Little is known about him, including his name, for he never speaks of his past, nor his regrets. His history is as guarded as the red blade of destruction he carries sheathed at his side. As the galaxy's perpetual cycle of violence continues to interrupt his self-imposed exile, and he is forced to duel an enigmatic bandit claiming the title of Sith, it becomes clear that no amount of wandering will ever let him outpace the specters of his former life.

The 47 Ronin

2005 Art

Author : Barry Till
Release : 2005
Genre : Art
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 090/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book The 47 Ronin written by Barry Till. This book was released on 2005. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Relates the true story of masterless samurai (ronin) who avenged their lord's death and came to represent the ultimate ideal of self-sacrifice.

Heart of the Ronin

2011-12-12 Fiction

Author : Travis Heermann
Release : 2011-12-12
Genre : Fiction
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 031/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Heart of the Ronin written by Travis Heermann. This book was released on 2011-12-12. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ken'ishi is just 17 years old and an orphan after the mysterious death of his parents. He dreams of training with a master who will some day help him become a samurai. Traveling with Silver Crane, a sword that belonged to his father, and a dog, Akao, for a sidekick, Ken'ishi's adventures begin after he murders a policeman and must flee. Just when he thinks he has escaped trouble, he saves Kazuko, the daughter of an influential lord, from a group of bandits. In return, he is asked to live in the lord's house, where he falls in love with Kazuko. Forced to flee once again, Ken'ishi goes on a hunt to discover his past while fighting off warriors and demons, not to mention worrying about the bounty that's on his head. Will he find out if his father really was a samurai or why the sword he wields seems to be infused with magic? Written while the author lived in Japan, HEART OF THE RONIN combines historical fiction with fantasy to keep readers guessing what Ken'ishi will encounter next in Heerman's mystical universe. Publishers Weekly says it best: "Numerous tantalizingly unresolved plot threads will have readers anxiously awaiting the second installment in this gripping tale of ill-fated love, betrayal and destiny."

47 Ronin

2021-02-02 Comics & Graphic Novels

Author : Mike Richardson
Release : 2021-02-02
Genre : Comics & Graphic Novels
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 287/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis 47 Ronin by : Mike Richardson

Download or read book 47 Ronin written by Mike Richardson. This book was released on 2021-02-02. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Japan's enduring national legend comes to comics! The tale of the 47 Ronin and their epic mission to avenge their wronged master epitomizes the samurai code of honor, and creators Mike Richardson and Stan Sakai have done justice to their story! Meticulously researched and beautifully illustrated, this collection of the acclaimed miniseries recounts this sweeping saga of honor and violence in all its grandeur. Opening with the tragic incident that sealed the fate of Lord Asano, 47 Ronin follows a dedicated group of Asano's vassals on their years-long path of vengeance! * From Mike Richardson (Star Wars: Crimson Empire) and Stan Sakai (Usagi Yojimbo)! * Tons of bonus art and behind-the-scenes extras! "If you're a fan of the samurai genre then this is a no-brainer... if you've never given it a chance then this is the perfect gateway book to the genre." —Comic Bastards "Stan Sakai makes Japan all the more exciting with this comic, and Richardson's narrative builds an epic tale reminiscent of Kurosawa's greatest films." —Graphic Policy

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