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Earth, Water and Fire

by Eiji Yoshikawa

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After fighting on the defeated side at Sekigahara in 1600, the reckless Takezō returns home as a hunted survivor. Captured and disciplined by the Zen monk Takuan Sōhō, he emerges under the name Miyamoto Musashi and begins a wandering search for mastery. Encounters with the Hōzōin spear monks and the Yoshioka school test his skill, but his greatest struggle is learning to replace violence and pride with purpose.

Historical periods

Feudal Japan and Samurai Era Sengoku Period Tokugawa Period

Genres

Biographical Fiction Exploration & Survival Fiction Historical Sagas War Fiction

Historical people

Miyamoto Musashi Takuan Sōhō

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