Hojoki: Visions of a Torn World by Kamo No Chomei

Hojoki: Visions of a Torn World

Rock Spring Collection of Japanese Literature

Kamo No Chomei with Michael Hofmann (Illustrator)

96 pages missing pub info (editions)

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Japan's 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...

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Moods

reflective 75%
emotional 50%
informative 50%
sad 50%
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
dark 25%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 25%
mysterious 25%
relaxing 25%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 100%

Strong character development?

N/A: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 100%

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