Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai by Yamamoto Tsunetomo

Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai

Yamamoto Tsunetomo with William Scott Wilson (Translator)

179 pages first pub 1716 (editions)

nonfiction history philosophy informative reflective slow-paced

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Hagakure ("In the Shadow of Leaves") is a manual for the samurai classes consisting of a series of short anecdotes and reflections that give both insight and instruction-in the philosophy and code of behavior that foster the true spirit of Bushido...

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informative 66%
reflective 66%
sad 33%

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slow 66%
medium 33%

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