Shikibu, Izumi
The Ink Dark Moon (Vintage Classics Love Poems)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781784878245
- author:
- Shikibu, Izumi
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage Classics
- language:
- English
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 17.8 x 12.9 x 1.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Poetry, Ancient, Classical & Medieval, Poetry,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
A collection of brief, erotic poems about love and longing from Heian Japan's aristocratic women. These poems, known for their secrecy and palpable emotion, express love in all its forms with remarkable economy of words and unforgettable imagery. Translated by Jane Hirshfield with Mariko Aratani, this edition brings the story of these poems to life with a detailed introduction and notes on the translation. Introduced by Nikita Gill, it offers a unique insight into the world of these vivid and passionate verses.
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