The Narrow Road to the Deep North and Other Travel Sketches

Name: The Narrow Road to the Deep North and Other Travel Sketches
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780140441857
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By Matsuo Basho

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The Narrow Road to the Deep North and Other Travel Sketches by Matsuo Basho is a collection of poetic travel diaries. It chronicles the author's journeys through rural Japan in the late 17th century. Basho combines prose and haiku to capture the serene landscapes, cultural artistry, and introspective reflections, offering a profound glimpse into the art of seeing and living.
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You might enjoy this book if you have an interest in classic Japanese literature or poetic travel narratives. It beautifully intertwines prose and haiku, providing not only insight into Japanese culture and landscapes but also reflections on the human experience, making it a delightful read for those who appreciate artful storytelling and cultural exploration.

The Narrow Road to the Deep North and Other Travel Sketches

Presents travel writings which chronicle the author's perilous journeys through Japan and also capture his vision of eternity in the transient world around him.

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In his perfectly crafted haiku poems, Basho described the natural world with great simplicity and delicacy of feeling. These travel writings not only chronicle Basho's perilous journeys through Japan, but they also capture his vision of eternity in the transient world around him.

The Narrow Road to the Deep North and Other Travel Sketches showcases Basho's exceptional ability to portray nature's beauty and ephemerality through his insightful and beautifully composed poetry.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140441857

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 March 2005

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

Translated by Nobuyuki Yuasa
Introduction by Nobuyuki Yuasa
Translated by Nobuyuki Yuasa

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 136g

Pages: 176

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About the Author

Matsuo Basho (Author) Matsuo Basho, the Japanese poet and diarist, was born in Iga-ueno near Kyoto in 1644. He began to write verse while studying as the companion of the son of the local lord, and continued to write when he moved to Edo (now Tokyo) in 1667. He eventually became a recluse, and on his travels relied on the hospitality of temples and fellow poets. His work was much influenced by Zen Buddhism. Nobuyuki Yuasa (Translator) Nobuyuki Yuasa taught English at the University of Hiroshima.

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