Description: 100 Poems from the Japanese by Kenneth Rexroth It is remarkable that any Westerner-even so fine a poet as Kenneth Rexroth-could have captured in translation so much of the subtle essence of classic Japanese poetry: the depth of controlled passion, the austere elegance of style, the compressed richness of imagery. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The poems are drawn chiefly from the traditional Manyoshu, Kokinshu and Hyakunin Isshu collections, but there are also examplaes of haiku and other later forms. The sound of the Japanese texts i reproduced in Romaji script and the names of the poets in the calligraphy of Ukai Uchiyama. The translators introduction gives us basic background on the history and nature of Japanese poetry, which is supplemented by notes on the individual poets and an extensive bibliography. Author Biography Poet-essayist Kenneth Rexroth (1905-1982) was a high-school dropout, disillusioned ex-Communist, pacifist, anarchist, rock-climber, critic and translator, mentor, Catholic-Buddhist spiritualist and a prominent figure of San Franciscos Beat scene. He is regarded as a central figure of the San Francisco Renaissance and is among the first American poets to explore traditional Japanese forms such as the haiku. Details ISBN0811201813 Short Title 100 POEMS FROM THE JAPANESE Pages 140 Publisher New Directions Publishing Corporation Language English Translator Kenneth Rexroth ISBN-10 0811201813 ISBN-13 9780811201810 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 895.6 Year 1964 Author Kenneth Rexroth Imprint New Directions Publishing Corporation Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Illustrations Ill. Birth 1905 Death 1982 Residence US Edition 1st DOI 10.1604/9780811201810 UK Release Date 1964-02-01 NZ Release Date 1964-02-01 US Release Date 1964-02-01 Publication Date 1964-02-01 Audience General AU Release Date 2011-11-03 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:37349753;
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Book Title: 100 Poems from the Japanese
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