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SAIGYO
POEMS OF A MOUNTAIN HOME |
| By: |
Burton Watson (Trans) |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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| ISBN 10: |
023107493X |
| ISBN 13: |
9780231074933 |
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| Publisher: |
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY PRESS |
| Pub. date: |
16 April, 1992 |
| Series: |
Translations from the Asian Classics |
| Pages: |
240 |
| Translated from: |
Japanese |
| Description: |
Contains the translations of over 200 poems written by Saigyo (1118-1190), one of Japan's most influential traditional poets. The majority of the poetry is written in the 31-syllable "tanka" form, which was most favoured by the Japanese Royal Court. |
| Synopsis: |
Burton's Watson translations are accompanied by a Romanized version of the Japanese original and identification of its location in Japanese anthologies. A general introduction discusses the few facts known about Saigyo's life and analyzes the origins and characteristics of his poetic style. |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
Columbia University Press |
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Returnable |