Wednesday, May 9, 2012

#8: One Hundred Leaves: A new annotated translation of the Hyakunin Isshu

One Hundred Leaves
One Hundred Leaves: A new annotated translation of the Hyakunin Isshu
by Blue Flute
4.0 out of 5 stars(2)

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Review & Description

The Hyakunin Isshu is a poetry anthology beloved by generations of Japanese since it was compiled in the 13th century. Many Japanese know the poems by heart as a result of playing the popular card game version of the anthology. Collecting one poem each from one hundred poets living from the 7th century to the 13th century, the book covers a wide array of themes and personal styles. One Hundred Leaves is a new translation, complete with extensive notes, the original Japanese in calligraphic font, the pronunciation, and side-by-side art work beautifully illustrating each poem's theme.

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