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One Hundred Poets, One Poem Each: A Treasury of Classical Japanese Verse
One Hundred Poets, One Poem Each: A Treasury of Classical Japanese Verse
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The Ogura Hyakunin Isshu is a collection of 100 short poems on nature, seasons, travel, and love, dating back to the seventh century. Peter MacMillan's new translation conveys the beauty and subtlety of the collection.
\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 304 pages
\n Publication date: 31 May 2018
\n Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
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The Ogura Hyakunin Isshu, a renowned and beloved collection of Japanese poetry, has been reissued in a new edition. This esteemed anthology comprises 100 concise poems that explore a diverse range of themes, including nature, the seasons, travel, and, most notably, love. Dating back to the seventh century, these elegant and precise waka poems, the forerunners of haiku, convey profound emotions through vivid visual imagery, drawing upon a deep understanding of the natural world. In his masterful new translation of this prize-winning original, Peter MacMillan has successfully conveyed even greater the beauty and subtlety of this enchanting collection. Accompanied by an introduction and commentary by MacMillan, this revised edition offers a fresh and insightful perspective on the timeless artistry of the Ogura Hyakunin Isshu.
\n Weight: 226g\n
Dimension: 197 x 130 x 19 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780141395937\n \n
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