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The Four Seasons Japanese Haiku Second Series by Basho, Buson, et al ā˛¤ Peter Pauper Press 1958
The Four Seasons Japanese Haiku Second Series by Basho, Buson, et al Peter Pauper Press 1958
Title: The Four Seasons Japanese Haiku Second Series
Author: Basho, Buson, Issa, Shiki and Others
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Peter Pauper Press 1958
Size: 4.5 X 7.5 * 61 pages
Synopsis: Step into a series of dazzling, funny, melancholy, and joyous moments with this collection of haiku masterworks. Beloved translator Peter Beilensons goals were twofold: to craft a book of haiku accessible to anyone, and to render his best guess at what the poets would have written in English. His translations preserve the sublime spirit of each verse, conjuring vivid visual and emotional impressions in spare words.Haiku icon Basho is represented amply here, as are imagery-virtuoso Buson and wry, warm, painfully human Issa. The verses of Shiki, Joso, Kyorai, Kikaku, Chora, Gyodai, Kakei, Izen, and others also appear, all illuminated by lovely woodblock prints. Filled with witty surprises (Hazy ponded moon/And pale night sky are brokenā€¦/Bungling black frog Buson), fond musings (Rainy afternoonā€¦/Little daughter, you will never/Teach that cat to dance Issa), and pensive marveling (Here is the dark tree/Denuded now of leafageā€¦/But a million stars Shiki), this collection will stir your senses and your heart.
Overall Condition: Like new: The book looks new but has been read. The cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included. It has no missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins; see images.
Secure shipping bubble-wrapped in a new box.
2026--U.S. shipping for this (One Pound Media Mail) is $4.39 with tracking.
Multiple items will be combined for the lowest shipping price.
International Shipping cost is based on the destination so inquire before buying. Mobile users must scroll to the bottom and click on 'use desktop site' to bring up the Ask a Question link which sends me an email.
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Title: The Four Seasons Japanese Haiku Second Series
Author: Basho, Buson, Issa, Shiki and Others
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Peter Pauper Press 1958
Size: 4.5 X 7.5 * 61 pages
Synopsis: Step into a series of dazzling, funny, melancholy, and joyous moments with this collection of haiku masterworks. Beloved translator Peter Beilensons goals were twofold: to craft a book of haiku accessible to anyone, and to render his best guess at what the poets would have written in English. His translations preserve the sublime spirit of each verse, conjuring vivid visual and emotional impressions in spare words.Haiku icon Basho is represented amply here, as are imagery-virtuoso Buson and wry, warm, painfully human Issa. The verses of Shiki, Joso, Kyorai, Kikaku, Chora, Gyodai, Kakei, Izen, and others also appear, all illuminated by lovely woodblock prints. Filled with witty surprises (Hazy ponded moon/And pale night sky are brokenā€¦/Bungling black frog Buson), fond musings (Rainy afternoonā€¦/Little daughter, you will never/Teach that cat to dance Issa), and pensive marveling (Here is the dark tree/Denuded now of leafageā€¦/But a million stars Shiki), this collection will stir your senses and your heart.
Overall Condition: Like new: The book looks new but has been read. The cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included. It has no missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins; see images.
Secure shipping bubble-wrapped in a new box.
2026--U.S. shipping for this (One Pound Media Mail) is $4.39 with tracking.
Multiple items will be combined for the lowest shipping price.
International Shipping cost is based on the destination so inquire before buying. Mobile users must scroll to the bottom and click on 'use desktop site' to bring up the Ask a Question link which sends me an email.
(PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE MAKING ANY PAYMENT FROM OUTSIDE THE U.S.)
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Just about all the books are USED books. Some have been used more gently than others. Some have been in libraries and have typical library extras. Some are so old and/or interesting that they are being offered for the sake of preservation regardless of the condition they are in. If the condition of the book is very important to you, please feel free to click the 'Ask seller a question' link and I will tell you more.
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