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"the dawn of New Year's Day–yesterdayhow far off!"Haiku: The Poetry of Nature showcases 60 classic haiku by such writers as Basho and Kyoshi, poets who mastered the art of this quiet yet evocative poetry form.Haiku's simple poetry form and focus on nature have inspired and captivated people the world over. This collection of classic Japanese examples effectively displays the beauty, serenity, and simplicity of haiku. The rich illustrations that accompany the poetry reveal the talents of both the artists and poets for their ability to make the obvious seem remarkable, and the everyday extraordinary. Haiku expert David Cobb's fascinating and informative introduction describe the history and development of haiku from earliest to contemporary times; he also provides biographic information about the various featured poets. Haiku: The Poetry of Nature is a celebration of the simplicity of the natural world as told through this compelling art form, and is the perfect haiku reader for the meditative soul.
Hardcover: 144 pages
Publisher: Universe (December 2, 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0789308266
ISBN-13: 978-0789308269
Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 0.6 x 7.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 12.5 ounces
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #1,178,478 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #177 in Books > Literature & Fiction > Poetry > Japanese & Haiku #280 in Books > Textbooks > Humanities > Literature > World Literature > Asian #506 in Books > Literature & Fiction > Poetry > Regional & Cultural > Asian
This is a very lovely book; a beautifully illustrated set of beautifully written Haiku. It arrived in excellent condition and very quickly as well.
Haiku: The Poetry of Nature is a beautiful book, I suggest to be ready. Martha Valdes-Chao
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