Haiku by David Cobb

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Haiku by David Cobb

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Summary

This collection features 60 classic haiku by masters such as Basho, Kyoshi and Shiki, arranged by season and covering all the most popular subjects. The text features an introduction explaining the background to Japanese haiku and a short biographical note about each of the major poets.

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Haiku by David Cobb

Japanese Haiku has been a much-loved form of poetry for many centuries. Composed of 17 syllables, it can convey the essence of an emotion, a fleeting moment in nature, or a throwaway comment. This collection features 60 classic haiku by masters such as Basho, Kyoshi and Shiki, arranged by season and covering all the most popular subjects. The text features an introduction explaining the background to Japanese haiku and a short biographical note about each of the major poets. An excellent introduction to the treasures of Japanese poetry and art.

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David Cobb is president of the British Haiku Society. His haiku have appeared widely in anthologies and won a number of international awards. He is the editor of The Genius of Haiku: readings from R.H.Blyth, The Haiku Kit and co-editor of The Iron Book of British Haiku.
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ISBN 13 9780714124018
ISBN 10 071412401X
Title Haiku
Author David Cobb
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Binding Type Hardback
Publisher British Museum Press
Year published 2002-11-11
Number of pages 96
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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