Hailed by The New Yorker as "rich in understanding and insight," Kokoro — "the heart of things" — is the work of one of Japan's most popular authors. This thought-provoking trilogy of stories explores the very essence of loneliness and stands as a stirring introduction to modern Japanese literature. Reprint of the Henry Regnery Company, Chicago, 1957 edition.
Katsuno's Revenge and Other Tales of the Samurai by Asataro Miyamori Eight compelling stories, featuring scenes from samurai life that embody the concept of Bushido, the "way of the warrior." They portray the values of Japanese knighthood through stories of loyalty, romance, passion, and heroism.