{"product_id":"the-story-of-gio-9781396325984","title":"The Story of Gio","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn The Story of Gio, Ridgely Torrence retells a poignant episode from the classic Japanese epic, the Heike Monogatari. Set against the backdrop of the turbulent Genpei War, this narrative delves into the life of Gio, a renowned dancer whose fate becomes entwined with the powerful samurai Taira no Kiyomori. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough Gio's story, the book explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the impermanence of life, central to Japanese literature and Buddhist philosophy. Torrence's retelling preserves the lyrical beauty and moral complexity of the original, offering readers a profound reflection on the human condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis elegantly rendered tale captures the essence of medieval Japan and illuminates the enduring legacy of its cultural and literary heritage. A timeless narrative, The Story of Gio provides valuable insights into the profound themes of loyalty, loss, and redemption.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Left of Brain Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/08\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781396325984\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 30\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.09lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.08d","brand":"Ridgely Torrence","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44625803313333,"sku":"9781396325984","price":18.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_e626f874-ac7c-49a2-848e-39c08395e91a.jpg?v=1725978275","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-story-of-gio-9781396325984","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}