{"product_id":"classic-tradition-of-haiku-dover-thrift-editions-poetry-1","title":"Classic Tradition of Haiku (Dover Thrift Editions: Poetry)","description":"A highly distilled form of Japanese poetry, haiku consists of seventeen syllables, usually divided among three lines. Though brief, they tell a story or paint a vivid picture, leaving it to the reader to draw out the meanings and complete them in the mind's eye. Haiku often contains a hidden dualism (near and far, then and now, etc.) and has a seasonal tie-in, as well as specific word-images that reveal deeper layers in each poem.\nThis unique collection spans over 400 years (1488–1902) of haiku history by the greatest masters: Bashō, Issa, Shiki, and many more, in translations by top-flight scholars in the field. Haiku commands enormous respect in Japan. Now readers of poetry in the West can savor these expressive masterpieces in this treasury compiled by noted writer Faubion Bowers, who provides a Foreword and many informative notes to the poems.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0486292746\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0486292746.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Bowers, Faubion\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This copy has clearly been enjoyed—expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41445400117306,"sku":"DBV.0486292746.A","price":4.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0486292746-0_47097bd9-e049-47ea-9567-15679eda3ba6.jpg?v=1780693343","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/classic-tradition-of-haiku-dover-thrift-editions-poetry-1","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}