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Grass in Vain
Literature徒然草
(japan) Kaneyoshi Yoshida
The title of "Turancao" originally means "Boring Lai" in Japanese, which can also be translated as "Relieving Worry and Relieving Boredom". It was written during the Southern and Northern Dynasties of Japan. The book has a total of 243 paragraphs, which contain not only warnings and insights on life, but also anecdotes and scenery of the four seasons. Famous for the escapist truth revealed in his indifferent words, it has become a shining pearl in the history of Japanese classical literature and an introductory classic of Japanese literature. It has had a profound impact on later writers including Zhou Zuoren.
The title of "Turancao" originally means "Boring Lai" in Japanese, which can also be translated as "Relieving Worry and Relieving Boredom". It was written during the Southern and Northern Dynasties of Japan. The book has a total of 243 paragraphs, which contain not only warnings and insights on life, but also anecdotes and scenery of the four seasons. Famous for the escapist truth revealed in his indifferent words, it has become a shining pearl in the history of Japanese classical literature and an introductory classic of Japanese literature. It has had a profound impact on later writers including Zhou Zuoren.