by Donald Richie · Alianza · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788420653105
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In 'Memoirs of Warrior Kumagai', Donald Richie presents the life of Rensei, a sexagenarian Buddhist monk preparing for death by recalling his past as Kumagai no Jiro Naozane, a samurai of the Minamoto clan. Through his memories, reflections on honor, loyalty, and courage are intertwined with the wonders of the city of Heianky and the power struggles between clans.
Richie recreates the Heian era with sensitivity, stripping heroes of their legendary character and turning them into human beings with virtues and miseries. The novel explores the nature of history and social conventions through the life of Kumagai, offering a deep insight into the culture and society of Japan at the time.
Donald Richie was an American author, journalist, and film critic. He was known for writing about the Japanese people, the culture of Japan, and especially Japanese cinema. Although he considered himself primarily a film historian, Richie also directed a number of experimental films, the first when he was 17. He was awarded the Japanese Order of the Rising Sun in 2005.
