The Story of Gio - Softcover

 
9781396325984: The Story of Gio
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1396325980 ISBN 13: 9781396325984
Verlag: Left of Brain Books, 2024

Inhaltsangabe

In The Story of Gio, Ridgely Torrence retells a poignant episode from the classic Japanese epic, the Heike Monogatari. Set against the backdrop of the turbulent Genpei War, this narrative delves into the life of Gio, a renowned dancer whose fate becomes entwined with the powerful samurai Taira no Kiyomori.


Through Gio's story, the book explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the impermanence of life, central to Japanese literature and Buddhist philosophy. Torrence's retelling preserves the lyrical beauty and moral complexity of the original, offering readers a profound reflection on the human condition.


This elegantly rendered tale captures the essence of medieval Japan and illuminates the enduring legacy of its cultural and literary heritage. A timeless narrative, The Story of Gio provides valuable insights into the profound themes of loyalty, loss, and redemption.


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Verlag
Left of Brain Books
Erscheinungsdatum
2024
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
1396325980
ISBN 13 
9781396325984
Einband
Taschenbuch
Anzahl der Seiten
30
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