by Ivan Morris · Grupo Anaya Publicaciones Generales · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788420651903
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In 'The Nobility of Failure', Ivan Morris explores the lives of nine tragic heroes from Japanese history, from Prince Yamato Takeru to Saigo Takamori, known as 'The Last Samurai'. Morris analyzes the cult of the defeated hero in the Japanese tradition, where death is preferable to betraying principles. The book also examines the phenomenon of the kamikazes in World War II, offering a deep insight into culture and honor in Japan.
