From the Bamboo-View Pavilion: Takemuki-ga-ki

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The memoir captures the life of Hino Nako during the turbulent 14th century in Japan, detailing her experiences in court service, a brief marriage, and her devotion to her son. It reflects her spiritual journey through pilgrimages and Zen practice, emphasizing her efforts to maintain her family's honor amidst chaos. Notably, while she omits the traumatic death of her husband, the translation includes the historical account of this event. Her expressions of faith and admiration for the beauty of Kitayama stand out as remarkable elements of medieval Japanese literature.