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To
THE AVERAGE
Westerner, the word
hara-
kiri
conjures up an image of excruciating,
self-inflicted pain; of a deep, fatal incision.
To the Japanese, this kind of suicide em-
bodies the best qualities of courage, honor,
and discipline.
Through extensive research, author Jack
Seward brings to the English-speaking public
a dissertation on the subject that is thorough-
ly enlightening. Fluent in speaking, reading,
and writing Japanese, he was able to glean
information from ancient documents—many
of them scrolls in the Japanese archives—
that few foreigners have seen. The earliest
writings on hara-kiri (known more formally
as
seppuku)
are thus revealed, as are the
intricate rituals surrounding the ceremony.
"The major purpose of this book," says
the author, "is to clarify the historical and
sociological significance of a unique method
of self-destruction." In fulfilling this purpose,
author Seward has come up with a definitive
work that is sure to arouse interest both as a
scholarly effort and as simple, fascinating
reading.
Cover design by Shigeo Katakura.
Woodblock print of scene from
Kanedehon Chushingura
by Utagawa Toyokuni. Courtesy of Waseda University
Tsubouchi Memorial Theater Museum.
The title and author's name are presented on the
cover in Japanese characters.
HARA-KIRI
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