Chushingura; Or, The Treasury of Loyal Retainers: Play Guide and Free Edition

Chushingura; Or, The Treasury of Loyal Retainers is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Takeda, Izumo (1691–1756); Miyoshi, Shoraku; Namiki, Senryu (1695–1751). The listed translation credits are Inouye, Jukichi (1862–1929).

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"Chushingura; Or, The Treasury of Loyal Retainers" by Takeda, Miyoshi, and Namiki is a fictionalized theatrical work based on a historical incident from 1701. When a samurai lord is forced to commit ritual suicide after attacking a court official, his loyal retainers become masterless warriors. Nearly two years later, forty-seven of these rōnin execute a daring plan to avenge their master's death. This enduring tale of loyalty, duty, and sacrifice has become one of Japan's most famous stories.

Book and edition facts

• Title: Chushingura; Or, The Treasury of Loyal Retainers
• Author credits: Takeda, Izumo (1691–1756); Miyoshi, Shoraku; Namiki, Senryu (1695–1751)
• Catalogue language: English
• Translator credits: Inouye, Jukichi (1862–1929)

Catalogue subjects

• Forty-seven Ronin -- Drama
• Japan -- History -- Ako Vendetta, 1703 -- Drama

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• Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
• Category: Plays/Films/Dramas

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