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The Kokinshu Or Collection Of Odes

The Kokinshu Or Collection Of Odes

Horne, Charles F.

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ISBN10: 116916109X
ISBN13: 9781169161092
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 20
Weight: 0.58
Height: 0.25 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
The Kokinshu or Collection of Odes is a book translated by Charles F. Horne. It is a compilation of Japanese poetry from the 10th and 11th centuries, which were originally selected by Emperor Daigo. The book features a total of 1,111 poems, divided into twenty books, each with a different theme. The poems cover a wide range of subjects, including love, nature, religion, and the seasons. The book provides insight into the culture and values of the Heian period in Japan, as well as the aesthetics of Japanese poetry. The translation by Charles F. Horne is widely regarded as one of the most comprehensive and accurate translations of the Kokinshu, making it a valuable resource for scholars and students of Japanese literature.THIS 20 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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