Ishikawa Takuboku (1886-1912) is considered one of the great modern poets of Japan. In this critical biography, Jun'zo Watanabe explores the life and work of Takuboku, looking at how his experiences growing up in rural Japan and facing poverty and illness shaped his worldview and poetic voice. A must-read for anyone interested in Japanese poetry and literary history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and...