Hagakure: The Secret Wisdom of the Samurai by Alexander Bennett, Yamamoto Tsunetomo

Hagakure: The Secret Wisdom of the Samurai

Alexander Bennett, Yamamoto Tsunetomo

288 pages • first pub 1716 (editions)

nonfiction history philosophy adventurous reflective medium-paced
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The Hagakure is one of the most influential of all Japanese texts — written by Yamamoto Tsunetomo nearly 300 years ago to summarize the essence of the Japanese samurai spirit. Its influence has been felt throughout the world and yet its existence ...

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informative 80%
challenging 60%
dark 60%
reflective 60%
adventurous 20%
emotional 20%
inspiring 20%
mysterious 20%

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medium 80%
slow 20%

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