Kamo No Chomei Books

This Japanese author and poet is renowned for his essay, which reflects his personal experiences with natural and social disasters. Having lost his societal standing, he chose to abandon the world and become a hermit, an unusual path for his time. His work, inspired by Buddhist principles and a life outside conventional society, became a quintessential example of "recluse literature." His distinctive voice and profound reflections on impermanence offer readers a unique perspective on existence.