{"product_id":"one-hundred-poets-one-poem-each-penguin-classics","title":"One Hundred Poets, One Poem Each (Penguin Classics)","description":"A prize-winning translation of the most widely known and popular collection of Japanese poetry\n\nHyakunin Isshu is the most famous and popular collection of Japanese poetry, and the first work of Japanese literature ever to be translated into English. Compiled in the fourteenth century, the book is a collection of one hundred waka poems (a precursor of haiku), dating back to the seventh century. It's had a huge influence on Japanese culture ever since it was first published and is considered one of the three most important works of Japanese classical literature along with The Tale of Genji and Tales of Ise.\n\n“For more than seven centuries, these poems have resonated with countless readers ... [Peter\nMacMillan's] excellent new translation of these poems makes clear why they have mattered\nso much for so long ... [revealing] the vivid emotions that have kept the heart of the\ncollection beating all this time.” —TIME\n\nFor more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,800 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0141395931\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0141395931.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\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":41538061926458,"sku":"DBV.0141395931.A","price":9.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0141395931-0.jpg?v=1784355026","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/one-hundred-poets-one-poem-each-penguin-classics","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}