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One Hundred Poems from Old Japan Hardback Book
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"Translated with both grace and precision, the poems are elegant expressions of the depth of human emotion." William Scott Wilson, renowned translator of Japanese literatureIn the pale dawnyour coldness as we partedfroze my heartnothing now so chills meas mornings early light Mibu no TadamineExperience Japans most celebrated anthology of poetry with this completely new translation of the Hyakunin Isshu ("A Hundred Poems by a Hundred Poets"). This timeless collection, compiled by the esteemed poet Fujiwara no Teika in the 13th century, features works by 100 poets from the 7th and 8th centuries and remains widely read across Japan to this day. These evocative poems provide a window into the daily life of ancient Japan, exploring universal themes such as love, loneliness, aging, and the beauty of naturetopics that continue to resonate with readers today. Poets featured in this collection includeSei Shonagon, author of The Pillow BookLady Murasaki Shikibu, author of The Tale of GenjiEmperor Gotoba, ruler of Japan from 11931198Sugiwara no Michizane, renowned Confucian scholarEach poem is presented in the original Japanese script, with Romanized versions and English translations for easy reading. The introduction by translator Michael Freiling provides essential context, an overview of the poets, and insights into the enduring popularity of the Hyakunin Isshu in Japan. This beautifully designed hardcover edition is illustrated with fullcolor woodblock prints by famous...
Binding: Hardback;224 pages; Publisher: Tuttle Publishing; Classification: DC; Weight: 642 g; Dimensions: 210 x 150 x 25
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"Translated with both grace and precision, the poems are elegant expressions of the depth of human emotion." William Scott Wilson, renowned translator of Japanese literatureIn the pale dawnyour coldness as we partedfroze my heartnothing now so chills meas mornings early light Mibu no TadamineExperience Japans most celebrated anthology of poetry with this completely new translation of the Hyakunin Isshu ("A Hundred Poems by a Hundred Poets"). This timeless collection, compiled by the esteemed poet Fujiwara no Teika in the 13th century, features works by 100 poets from the 7th and 8th centuries and remains widely read across Japan to this day. These evocative poems provide a window into the daily life of ancient Japan, exploring universal themes such as love, loneliness, aging, and the beauty of naturetopics that continue to resonate with readers today. Poets featured in this collection includeSei Shonagon, author of The Pillow BookLady Murasaki Shikibu, author of The Tale of GenjiEmperor Gotoba, ruler of Japan from 11931198Sugiwara no Michizane, renowned Confucian scholarEach poem is presented in the original Japanese script, with Romanized versions and English translations for easy reading. The introduction by translator Michael Freiling provides essential context, an overview of the poets, and insights into the enduring popularity of the Hyakunin Isshu in Japan. This beautifully designed hardcover edition is illustrated with fullcolor woodblock prints by famous...
Binding: Hardback;224 pages; Publisher: Tuttle Publishing; Classification: DC; Weight: 642 g; Dimensions: 210 x 150 x 25
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