Hōjōki
About this book
A luminous translation of the classic Buddhist poem.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 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?
Reader Profile
3.8/5 · 7 readers · 79 pages · ≈ 1 h 28 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read Hōjōki?
About ≈ 1 h 28 m — 79 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Hōjōki?
79 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Hōjōki?
It sits on the Essays, Poetry, History shelves.
Is Hōjōki in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in Hōjōki?
The main characters include Chōmei Kamo (1153?-1216?), Kenkō Yoshida (1282?-1350), Taira family.
Where does Hōjōki take place?
It is set in Japan during 1185-1600, To 1868.
Who wrote Hōjōki?
Chōmei Kamo (1153–1216).
Where can I read Hōjōki online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library. Open Library