Narrow Road to the Interior: And Other Writings

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Narrow Road to the Interior: And Other Writings
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Matsuo Basho
Translated by Sam Hamill
SeriesShambhala Classics
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:224
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152
Category/GenrePoetry by individual poets
Literary essays
Literary studies - c 1500 to c 1800
Literary studies - poetry and poets
Zen Buddhism
ISBN/Barcode 9781570627163
ClassificationsDewey:895.6132
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Shambhala Publications Inc
Imprint Shambhala Publications Inc
Publication Date 26 September 2000
Publication Country United States

Description

Here is the most complete single-volume collection of writings by one of the great luminaries of Asian literature. Basho (1644-1694) elevated the haiku to an art form of utter simplicity and intense spiritual beauty, and is best known in the West as the author of The Narrow Road to the Interior, a travel diary of linked prose and haiku. This volume includes a masterful translation of this work and many others besides.

Author Biography

Sam Hamill is the author of more than thirty books of poetry, essays and translations from classical Chinese and Japanese, ancient Greek, Latin and other languages.

Reviews

"Lucid and engaging, this translation, a gift of careful attention, does not separate poetry from spiritual practice. Basho becomes our guide on the way of insight. Such is the magic of a fine translation." - Margaret Gibson, Tricycle"