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Sam hamill is the author of more than thirty books of poetry, essays, and translations from classical chinese and japanese, ancient greek, latin, and other languages. A beautiful translation of one of the mostloved classics of japanese literature. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. And other writings shambhala classics matsuo basho, sam hamill on. And other writings up to now about the publication we now have narrow road to the interior. Known also by the title narrow road to the north, narrow road to the interior and other writings collates several travelogues and hundreds of haiku written by the japanese master basho. The first edition was published posthumously in 1702. About the author basho 16441694the most revered poet of japanese literatureis best known in the west as the author of narrow road to the interior, a travel diary of his journey through northern japan. Basho 16441694a great luminary of asian literature who elevated the haiku to an art form of utter simplicity and intense spiritual beautyis renowned in the west as the author of narrow road to the interior, a travel diary of linked prose and haiku recounting his journey through the far northern provinces. Used books may not include companion materials, some shelf wear, may contain highlightingnotes, may not include cdrom or. Basho 16441694a great luminary of asian literature who elevated the haiku to an art form of utter simplicity and intense spiritual beautyis renowned in the west as the author of narrow road to the interior, a travel diary of linked prose and haiku recounting his journey through the far nort. Aficionados of japanese culture keen on exploring the haiku literature would be hardpressed to. As a travel narrative the book excels, describing, as basho himself states, all the unique.
Oku no hosomichi, translated alternately as the narrow road to the deep north and the narrow road to the interior, is a major work of haibun by the japanese poet matsuo basho, considered one of the major texts of japanese literature of the edo period. Basho 16441694a great luminary of asian literature who elevated the haiku to an art form of utter simplicity and intense spiritual beautyis renowned in the west as the author of narrow road to the interior, a travel diary of linked prose and h. An anthology, 1990 the months and days are the travelers of eternity. The narrow road to the deep north and other travel sketches, 1966. Rent narrow road to the interior and other writings 1st edition 9781570627163 and save up to 80% on textbook rentals and 90% on used textbooks. The narrow road to the deep north and other travel sketches penguin classics. And other writings shambhala pocket library translation by matsuo basho, sam hamill isbn. Buy the paperback book narrow road to the interior. Narrow road to the interior and other writings by matsuo basho translated by sam hamill this is the most complete collection of bashos writings translated into english available in a single volume. Oku no hosomichi translated alternately as the narrow road to the deep north and the narrow road to the interior.
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