Samurai in Japanese literature
Japanese literature about samurai has a long and rich history, and includes written works such as medieval war chronicles, waka poetry, and more. == Literature of the 13th to 16th centuries == === Heike Monogatari === Written in 1371, The Heike Monogatari chronicles the struggle between the Minamoto and Taira clans for control of Japan at the end of the 12th century, a conflict known as the Genpei War.
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