The Penguin Book of Japanese Verse by Various

The Penguin Book of Japanese Verse

Various with Geoffrey Bownas (Translator), Anthony Thwaite (Translator)

242 pages first pub 1964 (editions)

nonfiction poetry informative fast-paced
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Poetry remains a living part of the culture of Japan today. The clichés of everyday speech are often to be traced to famous ancient poems, and the traditional forms of poetry are widely known and loved. The congenial attitude comes from a poetical...

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