One Hundred Poems From The Japanese is a collection of classic Japanese poetry translated into English by Kenneth Rexroth. The book features a hundred poems from various Japanese poets, including traditional tanka and haiku forms. The poems cover a range of themes, from nature and the seasons to love and spirituality. The book also includes an introduction by Rexroth, providing context and insight into the poetic traditions of Japan. This collection is a beautiful and accessible introduction to Japanese poetry and culture, ...
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One Hundred Poems From The Japanese is a collection of classic Japanese poetry translated into English by Kenneth Rexroth. The book features a hundred poems from various Japanese poets, including traditional tanka and haiku forms. The poems cover a range of themes, from nature and the seasons to love and spirituality. The book also includes an introduction by Rexroth, providing context and insight into the poetic traditions of Japan. This collection is a beautiful and accessible introduction to Japanese poetry and culture, and a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the art of poetry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Small 8vo, pp. xxi, 143. Notes, bibliography. Poems in Japanese and English. Paper over boards with cloth spine. Cover little worn, a few spots on leaves and edges, front flyleaf clipped, o/w a VG tight copy.
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Good. Good condition. (japanese poetry, poems) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
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Good. No dustjacket as issued. Size: 7x5x0; Minor wear to binding with bumped corners, edges & spine. Boards lightly toned. Light wear & soiling on edges of text block. Wear to hinges. Previous owners name on front pastedown. Tanning on pastedowns & endpapers. Tear on page XI of introduction from top edge to top of text. Otherwise text and images unmarked.
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Small 8vo, pp. 144. Notes, bibliography. Paper over boards, with cloth spine. Poems are given in English and Japanese. A VG tight copy in torn plastic dj.