The Zen Poems of Ryokan

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Zen Poems of Ryokan
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Nobuyuki Yuasa
SeriesPrinceton Library of Asian Translations
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:234
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152
Category/GenrePoetry by individual poets
ISBN/Barcode 9780691614984
ClassificationsDewey:895.6134
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Princeton University Press
Imprint Princeton University Press
Publication Date 14 July 2014
Publication Country United States

Description

A poet-priest of the late Edo period, Ryokan (1758-1831) was the most important Japanese poet of his age. This volume contains not only the largest English translation yet made of his principal poems, but also an introduction that sets the poetry in its historical and literary context and a biographical sketch of the poet himself. Originally publi