Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai by Yamamoto Tsunetomo

Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai

Yamamoto Tsunetomo with William Scott Wilson (Translator)

179 pages • first pub 1716 (editions)

nonfiction history philosophy informative reflective slow-paced
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Hagakure ("In the Shadow of Leaves") is a manual for the samurai classes consisting of a series of short anecdotes and reflections that give both insight and instruction-in the philosophy and code of behavior that foster the true spirit of Bushido...

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Moods

reflective 62%
informative 56%
challenging 31%
inspiring 31%
adventurous 12%
funny 6%
relaxing 6%
sad 6%
tense 6%

Pace

slow 40%
medium 40%
fast 20%

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3.56

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