This definite collection brings together in fresh translations by an American poet the essential poems of the three greatest masters: Matsuo Basho in the seventeenth century; Yosa Buson in the eighteenth century; and Kobayashi Issa in the early nineteenth century. Robert Haas has written a lively and informed introduction, provided brief examples by each poet of their work in the halibun, or poetic prose form, and included informal notes to the poems. This is a useful and inspiring addition to The Essential Poets series.
This definite collection brings together in fresh translations by an American poet the essential poems of the three greatest masters: Matsuo Basho in the seventeenth century; Yosa Buson in the eighteenth century; and Kobayashi Issa in the early nineteenth century. Robert Haas has written a lively and informed introduction, provided brief examples by each poet of their work in the halibun, or poetic prose form, and included informal notes to the poems. This is a useful and inspiring addition to The Essential Poets series.

Essential Haiku Volume 20
352
Essential Haiku Volume 20
352Paperback(2012 ed.)
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780880013512 |
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Publisher: | HarperCollins |
Publication date: | 08/01/1995 |
Series: | Essential Poets Series , #20 |
Edition description: | 2012 ed. |
Pages: | 352 |
Product dimensions: | 5.27(w) x 7.54(h) x 1.00(d) |