Description:"Patricia Donegan and Yoshie Ishibashi are to be deeply thanked for having given us with such articulate care a poetry major in any language and in any place or time." —Robert Creeley, poet
Chiyo-ni (1703-1775), also known as Kaga no Chiyo, is Japan's most celebrated female haiku poet. A disciple of Basho's students, she flourished in an era when haiku was predominantly a male-dominated art form. As a poet, painter, and Buddhist nun, Chiyo-ni lived a vibrant life while composing haiku that embody crystalline clarity and delicate sensuality. This volume brings together over one hundred of her finest seasonal haiku, renku (linked verse), and haibun (travel poems).Highlights of the collection morning glorythe well bucket entangledI ask for watera hundred gourdsfrom the heartof one vinerouged lipsforgotten—clear spring waterThese luminous, lucid translations immerse the reader in Chiyo-ni's unique vision, offering profound moments of stillness and beauty. Each poem encourages us to pause and reflect on the fleeting moments of our lives. This beautifully illustrated volume also includes artwork by Chiyo-ni and other artists, as well as insightful essays about her life and art, informative notes, and a glossary of haiku-related terms.A remarkable collection for lovers of Japanese poetry, Chiyo-ni's haiku transcend time and culture, providing a timeless invitation to savor the present moment.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Poetry of Chiyo-ni: The Life and Art of Japan's Most Celebrated Woman Haiku Master. To get started finding Poetry of Chiyo-ni: The Life and Art of Japan's Most Celebrated Woman Haiku Master, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed. Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.
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Poetry of Chiyo-ni: The Life and Art of Japan's Most Celebrated Woman Haiku Master
Description: "Patricia Donegan and Yoshie Ishibashi are to be deeply thanked for having given us with such articulate care a poetry major in any language and in any place or time." —Robert Creeley, poet
Chiyo-ni (1703-1775), also known as Kaga no Chiyo, is Japan's most celebrated female haiku poet. A disciple of Basho's students, she flourished in an era when haiku was predominantly a male-dominated art form. As a poet, painter, and Buddhist nun, Chiyo-ni lived a vibrant life while composing haiku that embody crystalline clarity and delicate sensuality. This volume brings together over one hundred of her finest seasonal haiku, renku (linked verse), and haibun (travel poems).Highlights of the collection morning glorythe well bucket entangledI ask for watera hundred gourdsfrom the heartof one vinerouged lipsforgotten—clear spring waterThese luminous, lucid translations immerse the reader in Chiyo-ni's unique vision, offering profound moments of stillness and beauty. Each poem encourages us to pause and reflect on the fleeting moments of our lives. This beautifully illustrated volume also includes artwork by Chiyo-ni and other artists, as well as insightful essays about her life and art, informative notes, and a glossary of haiku-related terms.A remarkable collection for lovers of Japanese poetry, Chiyo-ni's haiku transcend time and culture, providing a timeless invitation to savor the present moment.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Poetry of Chiyo-ni: The Life and Art of Japan's Most Celebrated Woman Haiku Master. To get started finding Poetry of Chiyo-ni: The Life and Art of Japan's Most Celebrated Woman Haiku Master, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed. Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.