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The Penguin Book of Haiku

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First Penguin volumeOf best Japanese haikuVivid translations Now a global poetry, the haiku was originally a Japanese verse form that flourished from the sixteenth to nineteenth centuries. Although renowned for its brevity, usually running over three lines in seventeen syllables, and by its use of natural imagery to make Zen-like observations about reality, in fact, the haiku is much more- it can be erotic, funny, crude and mischievous. Presenting over a thousand exemplars in vivid and engaging translations by Adam L. Kern, this anthology offers an illuminating introduction to this widely celebrated, if misunderstood art form.

Author Biography:

Adam L. Kern studied Japanese literature at Harvard University, where he earned his PhD in East Asian Languages and Civilizations before joining the faculty for nearly a decade. In Japan, he has been affiliated with the University of Kyoto, the University of Tokyo and the National Institute of Japanese Literature. Kern teaches Japanese literature and visual culture at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Release date NZ
May 31st, 2018
Audience
  • General (US: Trade)
Contributor
  • Translated by Adam L. Kern
Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Imprint
Penguin Classics
Pages
544
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Dimensions
129x198x23
ISBN-13
9780140424768
Product ID
23068466

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