The Haiku Handbook
| Author | : William J. Higginson |
| Publisher | : Kodansha USA Incorporated |
| Total Pages | : 331 |
| Release | : 2009-11-25 |
| ISBN-10 | : 4770031130 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9784770031136 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (136 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Haiku Handbook written by William J. Higginson and published by Kodansha USA Incorporated. This book was released on 2009-11-25 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a concise history of the Japanese haiku, including the changes of the haiku throughout the twentieth century as this beloved poetry form has been adapted to modern and urban settings. This title offers full chapters on form, the seasons in haiku, and haiku craft, as well as background on the Japanese poetic tradition. With a new foreword by poet, translator, and author Jane Reichhold ('Basho: The Complete Haiku'), this anniversary edition presents a concise history of the Japanese haiku, including the dynamic changes of the haiku throughout the twentieth century as this beloved
