Harp of Burma:

Near the end of World War II, the Japanese are facing defeat in Burma at the hands of the British Army. After Corporal Mizushima's unit surrenders he attempts to persuade other holdouts also to surrender without a struggle, now that the war is coming to an end. They refuse and in the final batt...

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Main Author: Takeyama, Michio 1903-1984 (Author)
Other Authors: Hibbett, Howard Scott 1920- (Translator)
Format: Book
Language:English
Japanese
Published: Rutland, Vermont Charles E. Tuttle Co. 1966
Series:Unesco collection of contemporary works
Library of Japanese literature
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Summary:Near the end of World War II, the Japanese are facing defeat in Burma at the hands of the British Army. After Corporal Mizushima's unit surrenders he attempts to persuade other holdouts also to surrender without a struggle, now that the war is coming to an end. They refuse and in the final battle Mizushima is injured and rescued by a Buddhist monk. Thus begins a spiritual journey for Mizushima which ends with him adopting the robes of a monk and travelling the countryside, cremating and burying the war dead
Physical Description:132 Seiten 22 cm
ISBN:0804802327
9780804802321
9140043428
9789140043429

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