A Beginner's Guide to Japanese Haiku: Major Works by Japan's Best-Loved Poets - From Basho and Issa to Ryokan and Santoka, with Works by Six Women Poe

by William Scott Wilson

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An old pond;
a frog jumps in:
the sound of water
-- Basho

This comprehensive introduction to Japan's best-loved haiku poets is the perfect book for anyone wanting to learn about haiku. Compiled and with commentary by renowned author and translator William Scott Wilson, the book features 26 poets and 550 haiku, exquisitely translated. Wilson takes the reader on a fascinating journey through the works of the major Japanese...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:480531687X

ISBN13:9784805316870

Release Date:March 2023

Publisher:Tuttle Publishing

Length:224 Pages

Weight:0.80 lbs.

Dimensions:1.0" x 5.4" x 8.1"

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A Beginner's Guide to Japanese Haiku: Major Works by Japan's Best-Loved Poets - From Basho and Issa to Ryokan and Santoka, with Works by Six Women Poe

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