Many books in Japanese have been devoted to the poet and critic Ishikawa Takuboku (1886-1912). Although he died at the age of twenty-six and wrote many of his best-known poems in the space of a few years, his name is familiar to every literate Japanese. Takuboku's early death added to the sad romance of the unhappy poet, but there has been no satisfactory biography of his life or career, even in Japanese, and only a small part of his writings have been translated. His mature poetry was based on the work of no predecessor, and he left no disciples. Takuboku stands unique. Takuboku's most...
Many books in Japanese have been devoted to the poet and critic Ishikawa Takuboku (1886-1912). Although he died at the age of twenty-six and wrote man...
One of the three seminal works of Japanese literature a beautiful collection of poems and tales that offers an unparalleled insight into ancient Japan
Along with theTale of GenjiandOne Hundred Poets, One Poem Each, theTales of Iseis considered one of the three most important works of Japanese literature. A poem-tale collection from the early Heian period, it contains many stories of amorous adventures, faithful friendship, and travels in exile, framing the exquisite poems at the work's heart. TheTales of Isehas influencedwaka, Noh, tales,...
One of the three seminal works of Japanese literature a beautiful collection of poems and tales that offers an unparalleled insight into ancient Ja...