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Musashi

Book • 1935
This epic novel follows the life of Miyamoto Musashi from his early days as Shimmen Takezō to his transformation into the legendary swordsman.

The story begins after the Battle of Sekigahara and details Musashi's journeys, his development of a unique sword-fighting style using both the katana and wakizashi, and his philosophical growth.

The novel also explores the lives of various characters from different walks of life in feudal Japan, including daimyos, samurai, merchants, craftsmen, peasants, and priests.

It culminates in Musashi's climactic duel with Sasaki Kojiro on Ganryujima Island.

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as the most famous historical fiction novel ever written in Japan.
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