Haiku

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Product details

  • ISBN 9780714124018
  • Weight: 330g
  • Dimensions: 150 x 184mm
  • Publication Date: 11 Nov 2002
  • Publisher: British Museum Press
  • Publication City/Country: GB
  • Product Form: Hardback
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Japanese Haiku has been a much-loved form of poetry for many centuries. Composed of 17 syllables, it can convey the essence of an emotion, a fleeting moment in nature, or a throwaway comment.

This collection features 60 classic haiku by masters such as Basho, Kyoshi and Shiki, arranged by season and covering all the most popular subjects. The text features an introduction explaining the background to Japanese haiku and a short biographical note about each of the major poets.

An excellent introduction to the treasures of Japanese poetry and art.
David Cobb is president of the British Haiku Society. His haiku have appeared widely in anthologies and won a number of international awards. He is the editor of The Genius of Haiku: readings from R.H.Blyth, The Haiku Kit and co-editor of The Iron Book of British Haiku.