The Classic Tradition of Haiku: An Anthology
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A highly distilled form of Japanese poetry, haiku consists of seventeen syllables, usually divided among three lines. Though brief, they tell a story or paint a vivid picture, leaving it to the reader to draw out the meanings and complete them in the mind's eye. Haiku often contains a hidden dualism (near and far, then and now, etc.) and has a seasonal tie-in, as well as specific word-images that reveal deeper layers in each poem.
This unique collection spans over 400 years (1488–1902) of haiku history by the greatest masters: Bashō, Issa, Shiki, and many more, in translations by top-flight scholars in the field. Haiku commands enormous respect in Japan. Now readers of poetry in the West can savor these expressive masterpieces in this treasury compiled by noted writer Faubion Bowers, who provides a Foreword and many informative notes to the poems.
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- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5rabck from cordeliaAnne; light read before released
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Though a short book (78 pages), the collection is a good one: classic haiku from the 15th to 19th century with a wide selection from many different authors. I hate footnotes, but this book puts all of its commentary into footnotes -- nearly every poem has a substantial footnote. Nevertheless, the commentary is interesting, so squint your eyes and start reading...