Tue, Manvest or Leisune—Translated from the, Toure-Zure Gusa In. the Ryukichi Kurate tracts from the philosophic inga of Yoshida' Kenko, Buddhist monk and recluse of the fourteenth century. During the last year or two far, too many books extracts" have been published. Western literature, however, kno. too little of the Japanese classi and thougir much of their be translation yet in this case publication is easily forgiven for there has survived a clear style unspoiled by the trappings of sophis-
Kenko's mind is like nothing muck a3 a dainty bird fitting constantly from one graceful twig to another: quickly it turns from a contemplation of nature to that Jethies, from convent religion. ply illustrated by anecdotes; what lacks in solidity is made up in charm, Many of his thoughts we Jean still appreciate keenly; cruelty and callous inappreci as I see, and it. may seem mad and strange enough, for' think of strangely mingied things." ery. well worthy of consideration by who believe that an_alzernative the" present unsatisfactory labour can be found with due regard fo. the principles of democracy. Tt is in fact a challenge to the di fiards as well as to the extremist left wing Ee.
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