In 1816, an anonymous samurai produced a scathing critique of Edo society. Writing as Buy Inshi, he expressed a profound despair with the state of the realm. Although he saw decay wherever he turned, Buy also provided a vivid, wide-ranging picture of Edo life. This abridged edition streamlines the original translation for classroom use.
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In 1816, an anonymous samurai produced a scathing critique of Edo society. Writing as Buy Inshi, he expressed a profound despair with the state of the realm. Although he saw decay wherever he turned, Buy also provided a vivid, wide-ranging picture of Edo life. This abridged edition streamlines the original translation for classroom use.
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