Hojoki: Visions of a Torn World by Kamo no Chomei (English) Paperback Book

Description: Hojoki by Kamo no Chomei, Michael Hofmann An extraordinary literary work from the 12th century, a meditation on nature and mortality. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Japans capital city of Kyoto was devastated by earthquake, storm, and fire in the late 12th century. Retreating from "this unkind world," the poet and Buddhist priest Kamo-no-Chomei left the capital for the forested mountains, where he eventually constructed his famous "ten-foot-square" hut. From this solitary vantage point Chomei produced Hojoki, an extraordinary literary work that describes all he has seen of human misery and his new life of simple chores, walks, and acts of kindness. Yet at the end he questions his own sanity and the integrity of his purpose. Has he perhaps grown too attached to his detachment? Long Description Japans capital city of Kyoto was devastated by earthquake, storm, and fire in the late 12th century. Retreating from "this unkind world," the poet and Buddhist priest Kamo-no-Chomei left the capital for the forested mountains, where he eventually constructed his famous "ten-foot-square" hut. From this solitary vantage point Chomei produced Hojoki , an extraordinary literary work that describes all he has seen of human misery and his new life of simple chores, walks, and acts of kindness. Yet at the end he questions his own sanity and the integrity of his purpose. Has he perhaps grown too attached to his detachment? Details ISBN1880656221 Short Title HOJOKI Pages 96 Publisher Stone Bridge Press Series Rock Spring Collection of Japanese Literature Language English ISBN-10 1880656221 ISBN-13 9781880656228 Media Book Format Paperback Translator Yasuhiko Moriguchi Imprint Stone Bridge Press Subtitle Visions of a Torn World Place of Publication Berkeley CA Country of Publication United States Translated from Japanese Birth 1154 Death 1216 Illustrator Michael Hofmann Edited by David Jenkins DOI 10.1604/9781880656228 UK Release Date 1998-07-16 NZ Release Date 1998-07-16 US Release Date 1998-07-16 Author Michael Hofmann Year 1998 Publication Date 1998-07-16 DEWEY 895.63 Audience General AU Release Date 1998-06-30 Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:11900164;

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