The Samurai of the Red Carnation
by Denis Thériault
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Pub Date 5 Jul 2024 | Archive Date 9 Jul 2024
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Description
Matsuo is born to be a samurai, but as he is being trained in the art of war he realises he was meant for a different art altogether. Turning his back on his future as a warrior of the sword, he decides instead to do battle with words, as a poet.
Thus begins a story of romance and adventure, love and betrayal, that takes Matsuo across medieval Japan, through bloody battlefields and burning cities, culminating in his ultimate test at the uta awase - where Japan's greatest poets engage in fierce verbal combat for the honour of victory.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781782279679 |
| PRICE | £18.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 320 |
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Featured Reviews
Reviewer 595436
A fascinating, well researched and indeed poetic novel of mediaeval Japan. I enjoyed the hero's early life , but it was acts 3, 4 and 5 that blew me away. Such a romantic tale. I loved the haiku battle in particular, really clever. The book explored the soul of Japanese honour and culture. A wonderful HF read. I will be recommending to friends, especially the poets among them!
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