Hoffmann, Yoel
Japanese Death Poems: Writtenby Zen Monks and Haiku Poetson the Verge of Death
- ISBN 13:
- 9784805314432
- author:
- Hoffmann, Yoel
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Tuttle Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 17.53 x 12.7 x 2.29 centimetres
- Genre:
- Religion, Buddhism, Zen,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Japanese Death Poems Written by Zen Monks and Haiku Poets on the Verge of Death This collection brings together a vast array of spontaneous verse and poignant descriptions of Japanese monastics, offering a unique glimpse into the country's centuries-old tradition of writing jisei, or "death poems." Written in the final moments of life, these poems provide a fascinating insight into the attitudes and customs surrounding death in Japan. The book explores the development of writing jisei, from the noble poems of early Japan to the satirical verses of later centuries, and examines the role of Zen Buddhist ideas about death in shaping the nation's literature. It also includes a selection of 320 haiku, many of which have never been assembled before, in English translation and romanized in Japanese.
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