{"title":"Series: Rock Spring Collection of Japanese Literature","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRock Spring Collection of Japanese Literature\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a thoughtful exploration of Japan’s rich cultural and intellectual traditions. Readers will encounter works that intertwine philosophy, history, and psychology, presenting a unique perspective on timeless themes through a Japanese lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond literary appreciation, this series touches on diverse realms including business, health, and travel, inviting readers to engage with Japan’s multifaceted heritage and contemporary insights. It is a curated selection that nurtures curiosity and deepens understanding across genres and disciplines.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hojoki-by-kamo-no-chomei-9781880656228","title":"Hojoki","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by a recluse Buddhist priest, Kamo-no-Chomei, in the early 13th century, \u003cem\u003eHojoki\u003c\/em\u003e is a social chronicle prompted by a series of calamities, personally observed by the author, that overtook the old capital of Kyoto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy secluding himself in the forested mountains to the east, Chomei sought escape. By eliminating desire, he believed he would be spared the suffering and loss that had befallen the townspeople through starvation, fire, earthquake, and typhoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis literary witness can be read as a scathing commentary on the human condition, but at the end, we find Chomei consumed with self-doubt, questioning his own sanity and the integrity of his purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47455590777068,"sku":"9781880656228","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/61WUWIyHwfL._SL1500.jpg?v=1774785390"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/series-rock-spring-collection-of-japanese-literature.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}