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The Zen Poems of Ryokan
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
The Zen Poems of Ryokan
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Nobuyuki Yuasa
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Series | Princeton Library of Asian Translations |
Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:234 | Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152 |
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Category/Genre | Poetry by individual poets |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780691614984
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Classifications | Dewey:895.6134 |
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Audience | Tertiary Education (US: College) | Professional & Vocational | |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Princeton University Press
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Imprint |
Princeton University Press
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Publication Date |
14 July 2014 |
Publication Country |
United States
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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
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