The Prayer Of The Sword: A Play In Five Acts (1904)

By James Bernard Fagan

Book Overview

The Prayer of the Sword is a play in five acts written by James Bernard Fagan and first published in 1904. The play is set in medieval Japan and follows the story of a samurai named Kano who is torn between his duty to his lord and his love for a woman from a rival clan. The play explores themes of loyalty, honor, and sacrifice as Kano must navigate the complex political landscape of feudal Japan and make difficult choices that will determine the fate of his clan. The title of the play refers to the prayer that Kano recites before going into battle, asking for the strength and courage to wield his sword with honor and righteousness. The Prayer of the Sword is a classic work of historical drama that continues to be performed and studied today.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: 1164156098
• ISBN13: 9781164156093
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 118 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"