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The Classic Tradition of Haiku: An Anthology (Dover Thrift Editions)

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A highly distilled form of Japanese poetry, haiku consist of 17 syllables, usually divided among three lines. This unique collection spans over 400 years (1488-1902) of haiku history by the greatest masters: Basho, Issa, Shiki and many more, in translations by top-flight scholars in the field. Editor Faubion Bowers provides a Foreword and many informative notes to the poems.

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Unique collection spans over 400 years (1488-1902) of haiku by greatest masters: Basho, Issa, Shiki, and many more. Translated by top-flight scholars. Foreword and many informative notes to the poems.

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This unique collection spans over 400 years (1488-1902) of haiku history by the greatest masters, in translations by top-flight scholars of the field. Haiku (distilled poems featuring 17 syllables) command enormous respect in Japan. Now readers of poetry in the West can savor these expressive masterpieces in this treasury.
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Luigi, December 1, 2008 (view all comments by Luigi)
One of the very best haiku books. Often, you can't fully understand classic Japanese haiku without knowing what certain things symbolize in Japanese culture or how the haiku relates to events in the poet's life. This little book provides that information. It also gives you alternative translations of many haikus.
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ISBN:
9780486292748
Editor:
Bowers, Faubion
Publisher:
Dover Publications
Editor:
Bowers, Faubion
Author:
Bowers, Faubion
Author:
Dover Thrift Editions
Location:
Mineola, NY :
Subject:
Asian
Subject:
Literature
Subject:
Anthologies (multiple authors)
Subject:
Anthologies
Subject:
Asian - General
Subject:
Poetry
Subject:
Translations into english
Subject:
Haiku
Subject:
Haiku -- Translations into English.
Subject:
General Poetry
Subject:
Anthologies-Miscellaneous International Poetry
Copyright:
1996
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Series:
Dover Thrift Editions
Series Volume:
95-18
Publication Date:
19960931
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
from 9
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
96
Dimensions:
8.25 x 5.19 in 0.18 lb
Age Level:
from 14
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Unique collection spans over 400 years (1488-1902) of haiku by greatest masters: Basho, Issa, Shiki, and many more. Translated by top-flight scholars. Foreword and many informative notes to the poems.
"Synopsis" by , This unique collection spans over 400 years (1488-1902) of haiku history by the greatest masters, in translations by top-flight scholars of the field. Haiku (distilled poems featuring 17 syllables) command enormous respect in Japan. Now readers of poetry in the West can savor these expressive masterpieces in this treasury.
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