Honda The Samurai: A Story Of Modern Japan (1890)

By William Elliot Griffis

Book Overview

Honda The Samurai: A Story Of Modern Japan is a historical novel written by William Elliot Griffis and published in 1890. The book tells the story of Honda, a young samurai who is caught between the traditions of his ancestors and the modernization of Japan in the late 19th century. The novel is set during the Meiji Restoration, a period of rapid change in Japan when the country was opening up to the West and modernizing its economy and political system. Honda is torn between his loyalty to the old samurai code of honor and his desire to embrace the new ways of the modern world. The book explores themes of tradition, modernity, honor, and loyalty, and provides a vivid portrait of Japan during a pivotal moment in its history. Griffis, an American author and educator who spent many years living in Japan, drew on his own experiences and research to create a richly detailed and engaging story that offers a unique perspective on Japanese culture and history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163985678
• ISBN13: 9781163985670
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"