Analyse : Roman historique. Roman psychologique (formation).
Příběhy rodu OtoriSérie
Ponořte se do světa feudálního Japonska, kde se prolíná politika, magie a osud. Tato sága sleduje vzestup a pády mocných klanů a jednotlivců, kteří bojují o moc, čest a přežití. Odhalte tajemství skrytých tradic a nadpřirozených schopností, které formují osudy lidí i celé země. Poutavé příběhy plné intrik a emocí vás vtáhnou do víru historických událostí.
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Grass for His Pillow
- 344 stránek
- 13 hodin čtení
Grass for His Pillow is the second book in the Tales of the Otori series by Lian Hearn. Don't miss the related series, The Tale of Shikanoko.Praised for its epic scope and descriptive detail, Across the Nightingale Floor , the first book in the Tales of the Otori series, was an international bestseller and critical success, named by the London Times as "the most compelling novel to have been published this year." With Grass for His Pillow , Book Two, we return to the medieval Japan of Lian Hearn's creation—a land of harsh beauty and deceptive appearances. In a complex social hierarchy, amid dissembling clans and fractured allegiances, there is no place for passionate young love. The orphan Takeo has been condemned to work as an assassin—an enforced occupation that his father sacrificed his own life to escape. Meanwhile, Takeo’s beloved Shirakawa Kaede, heir to the Murayama and alone in the world, must find a way to unify the domain she has inherited, as she fights off the advances of would-be suitors and hopes against fading hope that Takeo will return to her...
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A beautiful, haunting evocation of the medieval Japan of Lian Hearn's imagination, this thrilling follow-up to Grass for His Pillow and Across the Nightingale Floor delves deeper into the complex loyalties that bind its characters from birth. Filled with adventure and surprising twists of plot and fortune, this final volume travels beyond the Three Countries, to the outside influences that threaten to intrude upon this isolated realm.
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This fourth installment in the epic Tales of the Otori signals the conclusion of Hearnss beloved series, described by the "Milwaukee Journal Sentinel" as "part "Shogun," part "Lord of the Rings," and entirely enchanting."
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Set in a harsh medieval landscape, orphan warriors navigate a treacherous world where survival is a constant battle. This latest installment in Lian Hearn's acclaimed OTORI series delves into themes of resilience and the struggle for identity amidst chaos. Readers can expect a gripping narrative filled with rich character development and the intricacies of loyalty and betrayal as these young warriors confront their fates.
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Set against a backdrop of deep-seated conflict, this installment of the OTORI series follows a new generation grappling with the enduring enmity that has shaped their world. As tensions rise and destinies intertwine, characters must navigate loyalty, betrayal, and the weight of their heritage. The story promises a gripping conclusion filled with intense emotion and high stakes, culminating in a thrilling climax that ties together the threads of a beloved saga.
Both Takeo and Kaede have visions of their future. Takeo works to escape the Tribe and fulfill the last wishes of his adoptive father. And Kaede, heir to two seats of power, moves forward step-by-step, aided by her own wits and a precarious alliance with Lord Fujiwara. In their separate worlds, the two long for each other.
Trilogie rodu Otori 1 Dobrodružný román je první částí trilogie Příběhy rodu Otori. Odehrává se v imaginární zemi za doby feudalismu, za doby bojů mezi knížecími rody o moc. Přestože se jedná o zemi imaginární, je zřejmá autorčina inspirace středověkým Japonskem, světem samurajů a nindžů, japonskými tradicemi a zvyky. Hlavním hrdinou knihy je mladý chlapec Tomasu, který žije se svou rodinou v opuštěné, zapomenuté horské vesnici Skrytých. Poklidný život krutě přeruší útok jednotky vládce Iidy Sadamu, který chce vyhladit všechny Skryté. Celá vesnice je vyvražděna a vypálena, zachránil se jen jediný - Tomasu. Ze smrtelného nebezpečí ho zachrání kníže rodu Otori, Šigeru. Tomasu žije v Otoriho domě, musí změnit svou identitu, nyní je to Takeo, musí zapomenout na náboženství Skrytých, které odmítalo násilí. Postupně se stává bystrým a schopným bojovníkem, jehož smyslům nic neunikne. V jeho srdci sílí touha po pomstě, jeho cílem se stává téměř nemožné - překonat Slavičí podlahu, která chrání knížete Iidu. Souběžně s osudem Takea sledujeme i osudy příslušníků dalších znesvářených knížecích rodů. Kniha je doplněna zajímavým doslovem překladatelky, týkajícím se japonských reálií.
Brilliance of the moon. Battle for Maruyama
- 256 stránek
- 9 hodin čtení
At the temple of Terayama, the words of the blind sage's prophecy continue to haunt Takeo as he readies his armies for battle. Determined to avenge Shigeru's death and claim his rightful inheritance, Takeo and Kaede, together with Takeo's forces, fight their way to the domain of Maruyama. But then, they must separate.
Abducted by his teacher, Kenji, Takeo is condemned to work as an assassin, an enforced occupation that his father sacrificed his life to escape. Still, he is determined to carry on the name of the Otori. At the same time, his beloved Kaede, returns home to a shattered family, and quickly realizes that she can rely on no one but herself.
Heaven's Net is Wide
- 560 stránek
- 20 hodin čtení
Lord Shigeru, heir to the Otori clan, faces hostility from the shrewdly ambitious Iida family in the East and base treachery at home from his uncles. His noble education and training as a warrior have prepared him for leadership and combat, but fate and Shigeru's youthful determination bring the Three Countries to war, and he must endure terrible and tragic defeat at thebattle of Yaegahara... and its brutal consequences. Heaven's Net is Wide is the first and last Tale, which both closes the circle and introduces new readers to the strange and beautiful world of the Otori. It is an epic historical fantasy of revenge and betrayal, honour and loyalty, beauty and passion and the overwhelming power of love.
»Die Weite des Himmels« erzählt die Geschichte von Lord Otori Shigeru – Takeos späteren Mentors. Damit ist der Roman zugleich Anfang und Ende der großen Otori-Saga. Der junge Shigeru, von Geburt an auf seine Rolle als Clanführer vorbereitet, erkennt schnell, dass seinem Land durch machtgierige Männer große Gefahr droht. Er muss sich ganz auf seine Klugheit, seine Tapferkeit und sein gutes Herz verlassen. Die ganze Otori-Reihe auf einen Blick: »Das Schwert in der Stille« »Der Pfad im Schnee« »Der Glanz des Mondes« »Der Ruf des Reihers« Und die Vorgeschichte: »Die Weite des Himmels«
Brilliance of the Moon : Scars of Victory
- 320 stránek
- 12 hodin čtení
When Kaede arrives at Shirakawa, she learns her sisters have been taken to Lord Fujiwara's house and soon she too becomes a prisoner there. And, neither Takeo nor Kaede know that Takeo's old teacher, Kenji, has grievances of his own. As Takeo and Kaede face disaster at the hands of their enemies, the forces of nature are also conspiring.
