The Spring of My Life
Download or Read eBook The Spring of My Life PDF written by Kobayashi Issa and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 1997-10-15 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Kobayashi Issa |
Publisher | : Shambhala Publications |
Total Pages | : 213 |
Release | : 1997-10-15 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781570621444 |
ISBN-13 | : 1570621446 |
Rating | : 4/5 (44 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Spring of My Life by : Kobayashi Issa
Book excerpt: Kobayashi Issa (1763-1827), along with Basho and Buson, is considered one of the three greatest haiku poets of Japan, known for his attention to poignant detail and his playful sense of humor. Issa's most-loved work, The Spring of My Life, is an autobiographical sketch of linked prose and haiku in the tradition of Basho's famous Narrow Road to the Interior. In addition to The Spring of My Life, the translator has included more than 160 of Issa's best haiku and an introduction providing essential information on Issa's life and valuable comments on translating (and reading) haiku.