The Manyoshu is the great literary work of eighth century Japan, a collection comprising works from more than four hundred writers. Its richness and nobility of sentiments have made the Manyoshu an object of literary fascination for centuries. Ten Thousand Leaves is a selection of love poems from this magnificent anthology, selected and translated by world renowned scholar Harold Wright and complemented by spectacular period art.
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The Manyoshu is the great literary work of eighth century Japan, a collection comprising works from more than four hundred writers. Its richness and nobility of sentiments have made the Manyoshu an object of literary fascination for centuries. Ten Thousand Leaves is a selection of love poems from this magnificent anthology, selected and translated by world renowned scholar Harold Wright and complemented by spectacular period art.
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Fair. The item is very worn but continues to work perfectly. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing (age related spots and browning). May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.
Japanese poetry has long been known for its simplistic beauty and striking imagery. The Ten Thousand Leaves is a perfect introduction for anyone interested in Japanese literature and history, and a great resource for students. It's also an engaging casual read that poetry lovers of all levels can relate to and enjoy.
