Chushingura; Or, The Treasury of Loyal Retainers
| Language | en |
|---|---|
| First published | 2019-05-02 |
| Rights | Public domain in the USA. |
| Gutenberg ID | #59421 |
Description
"Chushingura; Or, The Treasury of Loyal Retainers" by Takeda, Miyoshi, and Namiki is a fictionalized theatrical work based on a historical incident from 1701. When a samurai lord is forced to commit ritual suicide after attacking a court official, his loyal retainers become masterless warriors. Nearly two years later, forty-seven of these rōnin execute a daring plan to avenge their master's death. This enduring tale of loyalty, duty, and sacrifice has become one of Japan's most famous stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.)