The Loyal Ronins

The Loyal Ronins: A Historical Romance (1880) is a novel written by Shunsui Tamenaga. The story is set in feudal Japan during the 18th century and follows a group of samurai who become ronin, or masterless samurai, after their lord is unjustly forced to commit seppuku (ritual suicide). The ronin, who are fiercely loyal to their former lord, vow to avenge his death by assassinating the corrupt official responsible for his demise.The novel explores themes of loyalty, honor, and revenge as the ronin embark on a dangerous mission to carry out their vendetta. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and challenges, including betrayal and deception, but ultimately remain steadfast in their determination to fulfill their duty.The Loyal Ronins is a gripping tale of adventure and romance, with vivid descriptions of Japanese culture and customs. It is a classic example of historical fiction that transports readers to a bygone era and immerses them in the world of the samurai.Illustrated By Keisai Yeisen.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.