The Zen Poems of Ryokan

Autori

• Nobuyuki Yuasa

Parametri

• 234 pagine
• 9 ore

• Narrativa
• Poesia

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Focusing on the life and work of Ryokan, a significant poet-priest from the late Edo period, this volume offers the most extensive English translation of his major poems. It includes a comprehensive introduction that situates his poetry within its historical and literary context, alongside a biographical sketch that illuminates the poet's life and influence. This collection serves as both an exploration of Ryokan's artistic legacy and an accessible entry point for readers interested in Japanese poetry.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2016

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