Synopses & Reviews
Now back in print, this important guide written by an established expert introduces haiku and related poetry while explaining the essential role of the seasons using examples from around the world.
William J. Higginson is a former president of the Haiku Society of America and the author of numerous haiku collections.
Synopsis
An inspired introduction to the world of haiku and its seasonal charms.
About the Author
Higginson's interest in haiku began at Yale, and resulted in his writing award-winning poems in the genre and editing Haiku Magazine in the 1960s and 1970s. He is a past president of the Haiku Society of America and a member of the Selection Committee for the Masaoka Shiki International Haiku Awards sponsored by Ehime Prefecture