The Hyakunin Isshu is a poetry anthology beloved by generations of Japanese since it was compiled in the 13th century. Many Japanese know the poems by heart as a result of playing the popular card game version of the anthology. Collecting one poem each from one hundred poets living from the 7th century to the 13th century, the book covers a wide array of themes and personal styles.
Format:
Paperback
Pages:
214 pages
Publication:
2012
Publisher:
Createspace
Edition:
Black & White
Language:
eng
ISBN10:
147014347X
ISBN13:
9781470143473
kindle Asin:
B0081UN2HY
One Hundred Leaves: A new annotated translation of the Hyakunin Isshu
The Hyakunin Isshu is a poetry anthology beloved by generations of Japanese since it was compiled in the 13th century. Many Japanese know the poems by heart as a result of playing the popular card game version of the anthology. Collecting one poem each from one hundred poets living from the 7th century to the 13th century, the book covers a wide array of themes and personal styles.