A History of Haiku (Volume Two): From Issa up to the Present

by R.H. Blyth

Book Overview

Of all forms of poetry and literature, haiku is likely the least amenable to chronological treatment. Haiku comprises moments of vision, and a "history of moments" is hardly achievable. If we were to choose one for such a task, however, a strong case could be made for Reginald Horace Blyth (1898-1964). Best known for his acclaimed four-volume haiku anthology, Blyth's appreciation and understanding of haiku and its motives are perhaps unequaled...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0B11258SW
• ISBN13: 9798886770032
• Release Date: May 2022
• Publisher: Greenpoint Books, LLC
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.8" x 8.3"