Jack Kerouac and the Traditions of Classic and Modern Haiku

by Yoshinobu Hakutani

Book Overview

This book explores the influence of Buddhist ontology, Zen, and Confucian philosophies, as well as Jack Kerouac's own experiences in wandering and meditating in the fields and on the mountains in America, on the development and composition of his haiku.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1498558291
• ISBN13: 9781498558297
• Release Date: June 2021
• Publisher: Rlpg/Galleys
• Length: 310 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"