Yoshida Kenkō: Quick Facts
Facts
| Also Known As | Urabe Kaneyoshi |
|---|---|
| Born | c.1283 • Kyōto? • Japan |
| Died | c.1350 or c.1352 • near Kyōto • Kyōto • Japan |
| Notable Works | “Essays in Idleness” |
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