Haiku - seventeen-syllable poems that evoke worlds despite their brevity - have captivated Japanese readers since the seventeenth century. Today the form is practiced worldwide and has become established as part of our common global heritage. This handy pocket-sized volume presents modern English translations of classic poems by the four great masters of Japanese haiku - Matsuo Basho, Yosa Buson, Kobayashi Issa, and Masaoka Shiki - accompanied by both the original Japanese and a phonetic transcription, and a photograph or artwork highlighting or echoing the poem's theme. With a timeless design, Haiku is an expert introduction and celebration of one of the most beautiful and accessible forms of poetry in the world.
| ISBN: | 9781838864408 |
| Publication date: | 14th August 2024 |
| Author: | Hart Larrabee |
| Publisher: | Amber Books an imprint of Amber Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 96 pages |
| Series: | Mini Encyclopedias |
| Genres: |
Poetry by form: Haiku Literary studies: poetry and poets Classic and pre-20th century poetry |