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Basho The Chief Japanese Poet

Basho The Chief Japanese Poet

Horne, Charles F.

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ISBN10: 1161543325
ISBN13: 9781161543322
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 30
Weight: 0.61
Height: 0.25 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Basho The Chief Japanese Poet by Charles F. Horne is a comprehensive biography of Matsuo Basho, one of the most celebrated poets in Japanese literature. The book traces Basho's life from his birth in 1644 to his death in 1694, exploring his early years as a samurai, his travels throughout Japan, and his development as a poet. Horne delves into Basho's poetic style, examining his use of haiku and his unique approach to nature and the world around him. The book also explores the cultural and historical context of Basho's life, including the political and social upheavals of seventeenth-century Japan. Throughout the book, Horne draws on Basho's own writings, as well as the works of other poets and scholars, to provide a rich and nuanced portrait of this literary giant. Basho The Chief Japanese Poet is an essential read for anyone interested in Japanese literature, poetry, or culture.THIS 28 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: Japan, by Charles F. Horne. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100111.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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