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A beginner's guide to Japanese haiku : major works by Japan's best-loved poets / William Scott Wilson ; foreword by Steven Heine.

Wilson, William Scott, 1944- (author.). Heine, Steven, 1950- (author of foreword.).

Summary:

"Containing works by the well-known Basho, Shiki, Buson and Issa as well as many other haiku poets whose works are rarely found in English translations -- including the female poets Chiyo-ni and Hisajo, and the novelist Natsume Soseki -- this enchanting collection is the perfect introduction to Japanese Haiku." -- back cover.

"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 poets from the fifteenth century up to the present." -- Amazon.com.

Record details

ISBN: 9784805316870
ISBN: 480531687X
Physical Description: 222 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Publisher: Tokyo : Tuttle Publishing, [2022]
Copyright: ©2022

Content descriptions

General Note:	"From Basho and Issa to Ryokan and Santoka with works by six women poets" -- Cover.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-222).
Language Note:	Bilingual English and Japanese texts.