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Set against the backdrop of 12th century Japan, this novel explores the fierce conflict between the Heike and Genji clans as they vie for power amid a fractured nation. Eiji Yoshikawa vividly depicts the wars, intrigues, and romances of this tumultuous period, creating a compelling narrative that resonates with the drama of Japanese history. The new edition includes insights from historian Alexander Bennett, highlighting the novel's significance and its enduring appeal as a classic of modern fiction.
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The Heike Story, Eiji Yoshikawa
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- Released
- 2022
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- Title
- The Heike Story
- Subtitle
- The Novel of Love and War in Ancient Japan
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Eiji Yoshikawa
- Publisher
- Tuttle Publishing
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 576
- ISBN13
- 9784805317075
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of 12th century Japan, this novel explores the fierce conflict between the Heike and Genji clans as they vie for power amid a fractured nation. Eiji Yoshikawa vividly depicts the wars, intrigues, and romances of this tumultuous period, creating a compelling narrative that resonates with the drama of Japanese history. The new edition includes insights from historian Alexander Bennett, highlighting the novel's significance and its enduring appeal as a classic of modern fiction.