The Spring of My Life: And Selected Haiku, Paperback - Sam Hamill

DescriptionAn autobiographical blend of prose and haiku from one of Japan's greatest poets. Kobayashi Issa (1763-1827), along with Bashō and Buson,...

Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: Kobayashi IssaKobayashi Issa (1763-1827), along with Basho and Buson, is considered one of the three greatest haiku poets o...

DescriptionA collection of classical Japanese haiku selected and translated by one of America's premier poet-translators. Haiku is one of the most ...

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Reducere. Vivid new translations of Basho's popular haiku, in a selected format ideal for newcomers as well as fans long familiar with the Japanese master. B...

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The book is about his own life and he narrates the history of his family, the obtacles he encountered and how he overcame life challenges. The book...

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