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“It is a most wonderful comfort to sit alone beneath a lamp, book spread before you, and commune with someone from the past whom you have never met.”

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Yoshida Kenko

Yoshida Kenko was a Japanese author and Buddhist monk who lived from 1283 to 1350. He is renowned for his work 'Tsurezuregusa', a collection of essays that delve into various aspects of life, including nature, literature, and philosophy. His writing is marked by its simplicity and introspection, solidifying his status as an important figure in Japanese literature. more

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