Musashi: Book Two - Wind & Ether - The Novel

“A novel this deep in history needs a good translation [and] Alexander Bennett does a master’s job […] From the visceral combat to the quiet moments, the story carries you along without anything that kicks you out of it.” —LA Book Review
“A fascinating window into early 17th century Japanese history and culture…Bennett’s translation follows closely with other English translations of the novel with updated language that will likely be more accessible to new audiences. Given the length of the trilogy, it does take some commitment, but the storytelling is excellent.” —Elle’s Report

Eiji Yoshikawa (1892-1962) is Japan’s bestselling novelist of all time. He published popular retellings of many Asian classics, however, his novelization of the life of Miyamoto Musashi is his most famous work, selling over 120 million copies. He was awarded the Cultural Order of Merit and the Order of the Sacred Treasure.

Alexander Bennett is a Professor of Japanese History, Martial Arts, and Budo Theory at Kansai University. He is a Director General of the International Budo University’s Budo Sports Research Institute. He co-founded and publishes Kendo World, the first English-language Kendo journal, and holds black belts in several other martial arts. His published works include The Complete Musashi and Hagakure: The Secret Wisdom of the Samurai.

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