Transcultural Haiku: Polish History of the Genre

The book explores the history of haiku in Poland, comparing Polish works to Japanese poetry and haiku-inspired miniatures from Europe and America. It also discusses literary genre theory and translatological issues, offering a unique perspective on Polish poetry over the past century.

Format: Hardback
Length: 700 pages
Publication date: 28 October 2021
Publisher: Peter Lang AG

The monograph delves into the rich tapestry of Polish history, encompassing the realm of haiku and the diverse forms it has taken in literature and the visual arts. It presents a captivating exploration of Polish works in juxtaposition with Japanese poetry, delving into its aesthetic, philosophical, and ethical dimensions. Additionally, the book explores the captivating world of haiku-inspired miniatures crafted by poets from diverse European and American countries, shedding light on the interplay between different artistic traditions. Furthermore, it delves into the intricate theory of literary genres and the challenges of translatological exploration, particularly in the translations of Japanese haiku as a testament to the transformative impact of Western literature. Through a comprehensive and engaging discussion centered around haiku, the monograph offers a unique and panoramic perspective of Polish poetry over the past century. It also facilitates groundbreaking analyses of the intricate relationship between literature and visual arts, spanning the domains of book art, painting, and multimedia. This scholarly work serves as a valuable contribution to the field, enriching our understanding of the multifaceted artistry and cultural heritage of Poland.

The monograph explores the captivating history of haiku in Poland, encompassing its evolution in literature and the visual arts. It presents a comprehensive examination of Polish works alongside Japanese poetry, delving into its aesthetic, philosophical, and ethical dimensions. Additionally, the book showcases the exquisite haiku-inspired miniatures crafted by poets from various European and American countries, highlighting the interplay between different artistic traditions. Furthermore, it delves into the intricate theory of literary genres and the challenges of translatological exploration, particularly in the translations of Japanese haiku as a testament to the transformative impact of Western literature. Through a comprehensive and engaging discussion centered around haiku, the monograph offers a unique and panoramic perspective of Polish poetry over the past century. It also facilitates groundbreaking analyses of the intricate relationship between literature and visual arts, spanning the domains of book art, painting, and multimedia. This scholarly work serves as a valuable contribution to the field, enriching our understanding of the multifaceted artistry and cultural heritage of Poland.

Weight: 957g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783631846490
Edition number: New ed