Masaoka Shiki: His Life and Works

Masaoka Shiki: His Life and Works

Now available to todayâ€™s readers in an enhanced new edition with photographs, this acclaimed work offers a complete portrait of the life and the far-reaching influence of the man many Japanese critics refer to as "the father of modern haiku." Beichman puts Shikiâ€™s brief, energetic life, his personality, and his fertile work--including haiku, tanka, and diaries--into fascinating context. As the earliest to write haiku that were modern in both theme and subject, Masaoka Shiki (1867-1902) is a prominent figure in modern Japanese literature. Born one year before the Meiji Restoration, he was in many ways a transitional figure, with his writings standing midway between the pre-modern and modern periods and his character and life shaped by both. Janine Beichman takes care in this elucidating work not to overemphasize Shikiâ€™s popular image as a haiku poet, and informs readers about other important yet little-known aspects of Shikiâ€™s work. Includes translations acclaimed for their sensitivity, as well as understandable literary analysis.
Country USA
Manufacturer Cheng & Tsui Co
Binding Paperback
EANs 9780887273643
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

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