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The Sound of Water

Haiku by Basho, Buson, Issa, and Other Poets

Translated by Sam Hamill

Translated by Sam Hamill

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Part of Shambhala Centaur Editions

Category: Poetry

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Nov 14, 2006 | ISBN 9780834825352

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About The Sound of Water

Over 200 of the best haiku poems from Japanese literature, translated by one of America’s premier poet-translators and now in one giftable volume
 
The haiku is one of the most popular and widely recognized poetic forms in the world. In just three lines a great haiku presents a crystalline moment of image, emotion, and awareness. This illustrated collection includes haiku by the great masters from the seventeenth to the early twentieth century, including works by Basho, Buson, Issa, and other Japanese poets.

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Category: Poetry

Ebook | $9.99
Published by Shambhala
Nov 14, 2006 | 152 Pages | ISBN 9780834825352

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“The Zen aesthetic, so often imitated, is presented here without embellishment—full of earthy humor, poignant description, and subtle spirituality.”—The Bloomsbury Review

“This is an enjoyable collection . . . and perfect for a Christmas stocking.”—The Japan Times

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