Penguin Book of Haiku

The first Penguin anthology of Japanese haiku, in vivid new translations by Adam L. Kern, offers an illuminating introduction to this widely celebrated, if misunderstood, art form. The anthology includes over a thousand exemplars in engaging translations, accompanied by the original Japanese and short commentaries on the poems.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 544 pages
\n Publication date: 31 May 2018
\n Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
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The haiku, a captivating Japanese verse form that emerged during the sixteenth to nineteenth centuries, has transcended borders and become a global phenomenon. While it is renowned for its succinctness, typically consisting of three lines in seventeen syllables, and its ability to capture Zen-like insights into reality through natural imagery, the haiku is a multifaceted art form that encompasses a wide range of emotions and themes. This remarkable anthology presents over a thousand exemplars of haiku, translated into vibrant and engaging English by Adam L. Kern. Accompanied by the original Japanese text and concise commentaries on each poem, as well as an introduction and illustrations from the historical period, this collection offers a captivating introduction to this widely celebrated yet often misunderstood art form.

The haiku, a captivating Japanese verse form that emerged during the sixteenth to nineteenth centuries, has transcended borders and become a global phenomenon. While it is renowned for its succinctness, typically consisting of three lines in seventeen syllables, and its ability to capture Zen-like insights into reality through natural imagery, the haiku is a multifaceted art form that encompasses a wide range of emotions and themes. This remarkable anthology presents over a thousand exemplars of haiku, translated into vibrant and engaging English by Adam L. Kern. Accompanied by the original Japanese text and concise commentaries on each poem, as well as an introduction and illustrations from the historical period, this collection offers a captivating introduction to this widely celebrated yet often misunderstood art form.

The haiku, a captivating Japanese verse form that emerged during the sixteenth to nineteenth centuries, has transcended borders and become a global phenomenon. While it is renowned for its succinctness, typically consisting of three lines in seventeen syllables, and its ability to capture Zen-like insights into reality through natural imagery, the haiku is a multifaceted art form that encompasses a wide range of emotions and themes. This remarkable anthology presents over a thousand exemplars of haiku, translated into vibrant and engaging English by Adam L. Kern. Accompanied by the original Japanese text and concise commentaries on each poem, as well as an introduction and illustrations from the historical period, this collection offers a captivating introduction to this widely celebrated yet often misunderstood art form.

\n Weight: 370g\n
Dimension: 203 x 128 x 26 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780140424768\n \n