The Curse Of Koshiu

A Chronicle Of Old Japan (1888)

von Lewis Wingfield

326 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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The Curse of Koshiu: A Chronicle of Old Japan is a historical fiction novel written by Lewis Wingfield and first published in 1888. The story is set in feudal Japan and follows the life of a young samurai named Yenosuke, who is the son of a powerful daimyo. Yenosuke is sent to the Koshiu province to serve as a vassal to Lord Hachiro, the ruler of the region.Upon arriving in Koshiu, Yenosuke discovers that the province is plagued by a mysterious curse that has caused a great famine and is believed to be the work of an evil spirit. Yenosuke becomes determined to uncover the truth behind the curse and sets out on a perilous journey to find the source of the evil.Along the way, Yenosuke encounters a variety of characters, including a beautiful woman named O-Yumi, who becomes his love interest, and a wise old monk named Jizo, who offers him guidance and spiritual support. Yenosuke also faces many challenges and dangers, including battles with bandits and supernatural creatures.Through his journey, Yenosuke learns about the true nature of honor, duty, and sacrifice, and ultimately discovers the source of the curse and the means to break it. The Curse of Koshiu is a thrilling adventure story that offers a vivid portrayal of life in feudal Japan and explores themes of loyalty, love, and redemption.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.

• Themen: Belletristik Historischer Roman
• ISBN: 9781120755711
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 07.12.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC