This bilingual haiku collection is a homage to Tsureure-gusa ( lit ., "idle essays") by 'Yoshida' KenkM (1283-1352; generally known as "KenkM-hMshi" [Monk KenkM]; his real surname was arguably Urabe). The 243 essays written by this hermit-like monk in Kyoto in the mid-14th century are characterized by witty anecdotes and wise aphorisms, as well as by deep insight into arts and aesthetics. Tsureure-gusa is considered one of The Three Great Essays in Japanese classic literature. This haiku collection (2022) presents ...
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This bilingual haiku collection is a homage to Tsureure-gusa ( lit ., "idle essays") by 'Yoshida' KenkM (1283-1352; generally known as "KenkM-hMshi" [Monk KenkM]; his real surname was arguably Urabe). The 243 essays written by this hermit-like monk in Kyoto in the mid-14th century are characterized by witty anecdotes and wise aphorisms, as well as by deep insight into arts and aesthetics. Tsureure-gusa is considered one of The Three Great Essays in Japanese classic literature. This haiku collection (2022) presents original haikus written by this author, inspired by KenkM-hMshi's essays. Part I refers to 81 essays (and the preface) by KenkM-hMshi in the order in which he compiled them and introduces 89 original haikus by this author, with annotations where applicable.
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