Haiku: Classic Japanese Short Poems

Haiku - seventeen-syllable poems that evoke worlds despite their brevity - have captivated Japanese readers since the seventeenth century. Today the form is practiced worldwide and has become established as part of our common global heritage. This beautiful traditionally hand-bound volume presents new English translations of classic poems by the four great masters of Japanese haiku - Matsuo Basho, Yosa Buson, Kobayashi Issa, and Masaoka Shiki - accompanied by both the original Japanese and a phonetic transcription. With a timeless design, Haiku is an expert introduction and celebration of one of the most beautiful and accessible forms of poetry in the world.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Amber Books
Published: 08/14/2024
ISBN: 9781838864828
Pages: 96
Weight: 1.71lbs
Size: 10.40h x 7.60w x 0.90d