Project Gutenberg 2012-02-13 Public domain in the USA. 289 Wingfield, Lewis 1842 1891 The Curse of Koshiu: A Chronicle of Old Japan Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by Google Books "The Curse of Koshiu: A Chronicle of Old Japan" by Lewis Wingfield is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story transports readers to the turbulent era of feudal Japan, specifically during the rise and impending fall of the Hojo family, a dynasty known for its tyranny and strife. Central to the narrative are characters like O'Tei, the beautiful daughter of the Daimio of Nara, and her husband No-Kami, the young and ruthless Hojo lord, who is grappling with his debauchery amidst the expectations of leadership. The opening of this chronicle introduces readers to the backdrop of 14th-century Japan, detailing the oppressive reign of the Hojo clan and the societal dynamics at play. It reveals the contrasting natures of No-Kami and his brother Sampei—the former succumbing to cruel indulgence while the latter displays honor and valor on the battlefield. The early chapters set the stage for themes of love, tyranny, and familial loyalty, showcasing the gradual emotional turmoil faced by O'Tei as she navigates the challenges of her marriage to No-Kami against the suffering of those under his rule. As pressure mounts on all sides, the stage is set for conflict that reflects broader historical tensions within Japan. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Historical fiction Japan -- History -- Kamakura period, 1185-1333 -- Fiction Hojo family -- Fiction PR Text Category: Historical Novels 507963 2025-09-15T15:30:50.679839 text/html 501163 2021-01-08T13:38:09 text/html 283220 2025-09-15T15:30:59.195793 application/epub+zip 291183 2025-09-15T15:30:54.062750 application/epub+zip 280786 2025-09-15T15:30:52.739818 application/epub+zip 517005 2025-09-15T15:31:03.268708 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 490317 2025-09-15T15:30:58.301713 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 429092 2022-09-17T17:05:18.166881 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 472522 2025-09-15T15:30:49.938829 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 472348 2021-01-08T13:38:09 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 472340 2021-01-08T13:38:09 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20322 2025-09-15T15:31:03.393730 application/rdf+xml 15472 2025-09-15T15:30:53.241734 image/jpeg 3476 2025-09-15T15:30:52.988733 image/jpeg 191708 2021-01-08T13:38:09 application/octet-stream application/zip 195518 2021-01-08T13:38:09 application/octet-stream application/zip 191605 2021-01-08T13:38:09 application/octet-stream application/zip 275545 2025-09-15T15:30:50.720754 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia