Yoshitsune by Basil Hall Chamberlain

Name: Yoshitsune
Author: Basil Hall Chamberlain

Yoshitsune is a historical novel written by Basil Hall Chamberlain, first published in 1917. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the life and legend of Yoshitsune, a famous Japanese hero who lived during the Heian period (794-1185 AD). Chamberlain's work is considered a seminal study on the subject, providing valuable insights into the cultural and historical context of Japan during this time. Please provide your next question or request without any preambles, explanations, greetings, or follow-ups.

By Basil Hall Chamberlain · First published 1917 · Genre: Historical, Biography, Non-fiction · 671 words

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[It has been generally believed, both by Japanese and Europeans who have written about the Ainos, that the latter worship Yoshitsune, a Japanese hero of the twelfth century, who is said, not, indeed, by Japanese historians, but by Japanese tradition, to have fled to Yezo when the star of his fortune had set. The following details concerning Yoshitsune bear so completely the stamp of the myth, that they may, perhaps, be allowed a place in this collection. It should be mentioned that Yoshitsune is known to the Ainos under the name of "Hongai Sama". "Sama" is the Japanese for "Mr." or "Lord." "Hongai" is the form in which, according to a regular law of permutation affecting words adopted into Aino from Japanese, the word "Hogwan", which was Yoshitsune's official title, appears! The name of "Hongai Sama" is, however, used only in worship, not in the recounting of the myth. Mr. Batchelor, whose position as missionary to the Ainos must give his opinion great weight in such matters, thinks that the Ainos do "not" worship Yoshitsune. But I can only exactly record that which I was told myself.]

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Work type: Short story
Author: Basil Hall Chamberlain
Date: 1917 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical, Biography, Non-fiction, Drama, Military
Length: 671 words
Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Historical — The book is based on the life of Minamoto no Yoshitsune, a military commander who lived in the late Heian and early Kamakura periods in Japan. The story is deeply rooted in known historical events.
Biography — The book is a narrative about real person, presenting a detailed account of Yoshitsune's life, choices, and legacy. Hence, it falls under biography genre.
Non-fiction — As a historical biography of a prominent figure, 'Yoshitsune' is grounded in real-life events, individuals, and time periods, rather than imagined elements.
Drama — The narrative style and the events of Yoshitsune's life including political machinations, battles, and personal dilemmas, provide a dramatic flavor to the story.