The Spirit Of Japanese Poetry

By Yoné Noguchi

Book Overview

The Spirit of Japanese Poetry is a book written by Yone Noguchi that explores the essence of Japanese poetry. The book delves into the unique characteristics of Japanese poetry, including its emphasis on nature, its use of seasonal imagery, and its focus on simplicity and understatement. Noguchi also discusses the various forms of Japanese poetry, from the ancient tanka and haiku to the more modern free verse. Throughout the book, Noguchi provides examples of Japanese poetry, both in their original form and in English translations, to illustrate his points. The Spirit of Japanese Poetry is a comprehensive guide to the art of Japanese poetry that will appeal to both scholars and poetry enthusiasts alike.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425491383
• ISBN13: 9781425491383
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"