Basho and His Interpreters
Basho and His Interpreters
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Summary
This book has a dual purpose. The first is to present in a new English translation 255 representative hokku (or haiku) poems of Matsuo Basho (1644-94). The second is to make available in English a wide spectrum of Japanese critical commentary on the poems over the last three hundred years.
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Basho and His Interpreters by Makoto Ueda
This book has a dual purpose. The first is to present in a new English translation 255 representative hokku (or haiku) poems of Matsuo Basho (1644-94), the Japanese poet who is generally considered the most influential figure in the history of the genre. The second is to make available in English a wide spectrum of Japanese critical commentary on the poems over the last three hundred years.
"The first book in a Western language that conveys the richness, range, genius, and power of Basho's poetry. . . A gem of a work."—Chanoyu Quarterly
Makoto Ueda is Professor of Japanese at Stanford University.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780804725262 |
| ISBN 10 | 0804725268 |
| Title | Basho and His Interpreters |
| Author | Makoto Ueda |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Stanford University Press |
| Year published | 1995-05-01 |
| Number of pages | 468 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |