Bibliograph

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

Type

Label

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

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-222)

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

A beginner's guide to Japanese haiku

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1338196240

Responsibility statement

William Scott Wilson ; foreword by Steven Heine

Sub title

major works by Japan's best-loved poets

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

Target audience

adult

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