Description
Written in the early 1330s, this classic collection gathers Yoshida Kenkō’s meditations on solitude, impermanence, and the quiet textures of everyday life. Amid the political upheaval of his era—when Emperor Go-Daigo’s struggle against the Hojo clan cast long shadows—Kenko turns inward, finding solace in idleness and in the fleeting beauty of the world. Across essays that move from nature and seasons to manners, memory, and the subtle workings of the heart, he explores themes of transience, aesthetic sensitivity, and the spiritual value of unhurried attention. With a lyrical, conversational style that blends observation with philosophical insight, these essays offer a timeless invitation to slow down and see more deeply.
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paperback
Cosimo Classics
Published Apr 15, 2005
104 pages
ISBN: 9781596050624
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First Published
2005
Language
jpn
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