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- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
ISBN-10
4805319232
ISBN-13
9784805319239
eBay Product ID (ePID)
26074291992
Product Key Features
Book Title
One Hundred Poems from Old Japan : A New Translation of the Hyakunin Isshu [with Free Online Audio Recordings]
Number of Pages
224 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2025
Topic
Asian / Japanese, Anthologies (Multiple Authors)
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Art, Poetry
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
18.3 Oz
Item Length
8.2 in
Item Width
5.8 in
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Trade
Reviews
"...one of the most respected and oft-quoted compilations of the Japanese poetic canon. Translated with both grace and precision, the poems are elegant expressions of the depth of human emotions blended with evocations of the natural world in which they lived. A must-read for anyone interested in Japanese culture or poetry in general." -- William Scott Wilson, renowned translator of Japanese literature
Compiled by
Teika, Fujiwara no
Synopsis
"Translated with both grace and precision, the poems are elegant expressions of the depth of human emotion." --William Scott Wilson, renowned translator of Japanese literature In the pale dawn your coldness as we parted froze my heart-- nothing now so chills me as morning's early light -- Mibu no Tadamine Experience Japan's most celebrated anthology of poetry with this completely new translation of the Hyakunin Isshu ("A Hundred Poems by a Hundred Poets"). This timeless collection, compiled by the esteemed poet Fujiwara no Teika in the 13th century, features works by 100 poets from the 7th and 8th centuries and remains widely read across Japan to this day. These evocative poems provide a window into the daily life of ancient Japan, exploring universal themes such as love, loneliness, aging, and the beauty of nature--topics that continue to resonate with readers today. Poets featured in this collection include: Sei Shonagon, author of The Pillow Book Lady Murasaki Shikibu, author of The Tale of Genji Emperor Go-toba, ruler of Japan from 1193-1198 Sugiwara no Michizane, renowned Confucian scholar Each poem is presented in the original Japanese script, with Romanized versions and English translations for easy reading. The introduction by translator Michael Freiling provides essential context, an overview of the poets, and insights into the enduring popularity of the Hyakunin Isshu in Japan. This beautifully designed hardcover edition is illustrated with full-color woodblock prints by famous 19th-century artists Hiroshige, Kuniyoshi, and Kunisada, enhancing the visual and cultural richness of the collection. Plus, free online audio recordings of all the poems are available in both Japanese and English, allowing you to hear these timeless verses in their original form. A perfect gift for lovers of Japanese culture, poetry, and art, this edition of Hyakunin Isshu is an invaluable addition to any bookshelf., This completely new translation of the most famous collection of Japanese poetry ever produced, the Hyakunin Isshu ("A Hundred Poems by a Hundred Poets"), contains works written between the seventh and thirteenth centuries that were collected and published by the poet Fujiwara no Teika at the end of that era. The collection is still avidly read in Japan today by schoolchildren and adults alike. The poems provide insights on daily life while addressing universal themes of love, longing, aging and the beauty of nature-all highly relevant today. The one hundred poets whose works are featured include: Sei Shonagon, author of The Pillow Book, Lady Murasaki Shikibu, author of The Tale of Genji, Sugawara no Michizane, a renowned Confucian scholar, Ki no Tsurayuki, compiler of the first imperial anthology, the Kokinshu, Ono no Komachi, a legendary beauty and designated one of the "Six Poetic Immortals" by Tsurayuki, This hardcover gift edition is illustrated in full-color with stunning woodblock prints created for the poems by the famous nineteenth-century artists Hiroshige, Kuniyoshi and Kunisada.
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