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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 poets from the fifteenth century up to the present.
The poets include Basho, Shiki, Buson and Issa (the “Great Four”) along with other well-known practitioners of the genre such as Ryokan, Kikaku and Chora. Wilson gives his own brand-new renditions of poems that are already known as classics, and also shares with us the delightful work of a number of poets who are rarely found in English translation, such as six female poets including Chiyojo and Hisajo, as well as novelist Natsume Soseki, who, unbeknown to many, also wrote haiku.
The book is divided into sections, each starting with a 2-4 page introduction to each poet, followed by a selection of that poet’s haiku, in Japanese script and English translation. Online audio files are available with recordings of the poems in both English and Japanese.
From the Publisher
550 Haiku from 26 Poets in Japanese and English text–From the Great Classics to Hidden Gems
This introduction to haiku contains the work of the most famous Japanese poets including the “Great Four”: Basho, Shiki, Buson and Issa–as well as works from lesser known poets and female writers who have rarely been translated into English before: Hisajo, Takako, Teijo, Tatsuko and Chiyojo.
Ideal for those who want to learn about haiku for the first time and for those who treasure the words of these haiku masters. This compelling collection includes:
New translations by world-renowned translator William Scott WilsonInformative introductions to the life and works of each poetOnline audio recordings of all poems in English and Japanese 31 photographic illustrations
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A comprehensive introduction to Japan’s best-loved haiku poets. In this love letter to his favorite city, lifelong New Yorker Peter C. Goldmark, Jr. has crafted a collection of haiku that are simultaneously nostalgic and perceptive. “A wonderful introduction the Japanese tradition of jisei, this volume is crammed with exquisite, spontaneous verse and pithy, often hilarious, descriptions of the eccentric and committed monastics who wrote the poems.” —Tricycle: The Buddhist Review This practical guide by poet and teacher Bruce Ross shows you how to capture a fleeting moment, like painting a picture with words, and how to give voice to your innermost thoughts, feelings, and observations. The fascinating and quirky biography of disheveled poet and Zen monk Santoka Taneda, skillfully interwoven with his original works.
Key Feature
This book is divided into sections, each starting with a 2-4 page introduction to each poet, followed by a selection of that poet’s haiku, in Japanese script and English translation A portion of the proceeds supports Citizens NYC, a non-profit that helps neighborhoods work together to meet challenges brought by the global pandemic. Hundreds of Japanese death poems, many with a commentary describing the circumstances of the poet’s death, have been translated into English here, the vast majority of them for the first time. Accessible, easy-to-replicate examples and writing prompts This translation and its introduction are by best-selling author William Scott Wilson, whose other works include The Book of Five Rings and The Lone Samurai.
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Publisher : Tuttle Publishing (March 28, 2023)
Language : English
Hardcover : 224 pages
ISBN-10 : 480531687X
ISBN-13 : 978-4805316870
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 5.4 x 1 x 8.1 inches
