International Bibliographic Index (IBI)

[Wu Han]

Title: A Nation of Proud Labourers
Author(s): Kono, Saki

Published: Eiwa: Kumasaki Shoten
Year: 4764
Language(s): Kunikata (original); multiple translations.
Physical Details: 444 p.
Subjects: Autobiographical; political
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Summary: A Nation of Proud Labourers is a volume of short biographies and interviews from "a diverse range of Sekowans" whom Kono Saki had encountered during her political career. Through their stories, Kono seeks to provide greater insight into the Sekowan model of development on an individual basis, as well as the successes and failures of the 4740 democratic revolution (source).

Notable Quotations:

"In the midst of the arena of our youthful struggles I saw that my human task was none other than to join the extensive forces of the organized masses of the people, to join with life and soul with suffering and hope, because it is only from this great popular stream that the necessary changes can arise for the liberation of the oppressed... I have preferred to offer my services in all modesty to a democratic spirit which has made mistakes, but which moves forward unceasingly against this world of irrationalities and inequalities. It has been the singular honour of my life to serve" (source).