Description
The cult historical novel by James Clavell tells the story of English Captain Blackthorne, who shipwrecked off the coast of Japan in 1600 and became a prisoner of the Japanese islands. Right from the first days, he realizes that he has entered a completely new world. When he witnesses his first execution or harakiri, he understands that for the Japanese, the line separating life from death is as thin as silk, and he too could cross it in an instant. He experiences incredible adventures and gets caught up in the whirlpool of the most cunning intrigues, as the title of shogun, to whom the entire country bows, is at stake. Gradually, he begins to understand and respect Japanese customs, their sense of dignity and politeness, and discovers the beauty and harmony of Japanese culture. He encounters cruelty and love, loyalty and betrayal, and his notions of religion, death, and intimacy between a man and a woman gradually change completely. Translated from the English original Shogun by Jozef Petro.
Information
Author: Clavell James
Publication date: March 1, 2024
Manufacturer: IKAR, a.s.
Genres: Books, Foreign language books, Slovak literature
Type: Hardcover books
Pages: 814
ISBN/EAN: 9788055193229