Shuntaro Tanikawa: Selected Poems

by Shuntarō Tanikawa

A major selection of the work of Japan's preeminent poet. Winner of every significant award for literature in Japan, Shuntaro Tanikawa is that country's foremost living poet. Selected Poems draws from eleven books written over forty years and is masterfully translated in close collaboration with the poet. It is the only major collection of Tanikawa's work available in English. Tanikawa writes a free verse filled with passion and curiosity. American...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 089255259X
• ISBN13: 9780892552597
• Release Date: May 2001
• Publisher: Persea Books
• Length: 115 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.3" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Great translation

The versatility of his poetic output is well displayed in this adroit rendition of his work. Highly recommended for its display of the poetic ranges and many voices of this popular poet Highly recommended for the translation as well as introduction to this poet.