Heurel, Cor van der
Basho's Narrow Road : Spring and Autumn Passages (Rock Spring Collection of Japanese Literature)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781880656204
- author:
- Heurel, Cor van der
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Stone Bridge Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1998
- Pages:
- 192
- Genre:
- Poetry & poets: 16th to 18th centuries
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Basho's Narrow Road: Spring and Autumn Passages is a masterful work of haiku poetry by Japan's greatest poet, Matsuo Basho. This beautifully illustrated edition presents the complete work in English, accompanied by insightful commentary from translator Hiroaki Sato. Through his five-month journey in 1689, Basho weaves together threads of history, geography, philosophy, and literature to create a rich tapestry of words that resonate across time and culture. The poet's use of linked verse (renga) poetry sessions with fellow travelers is particularly noteworthy, as seen in the included example, A Farewell Gift to Sora. By examining the literary choices Basho made, Sato sheds light on how the poet transformed his passing observations into enduring words that continue to appeal to readers today.
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