Basho's Narrow Road - 9781880656204

Matsuo Basho

Experience the depth and beauty of Japanese literature with Basho's Narrow Road: Spring & Autumn Passages. This essential volume explores Oku no Hosomichi, the masterpiece of Matsuo Basho, Japan's greatest haiku poet. Translator Hiroaki Sato provides a comprehensive look at this artistic account of Basho's 1689 journey, masterfully weaving together history, geography, philosophy, and Zen insights. This edition goes beyond a simple translation, offering a deep examination of the literary choices and communal influences that allowed Basho to transform travel observations into timeless poetry. The volume also includes A Farewell Gift to Sora, providing a complete and enriching experience for poetry enthusiasts and scholars alike. The book serves as a profound study of how vital rhythms and literary allusions resonate across culture and time. Product Summary: Matsuo Basho Narrow Road Spring and Autumn Passages, Hiroaki Sato translation, Japanese haiku literature, Oku no Hosomichi guide, classical poetry book.