{"title":"Series: Modern Asian Literature Series","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eModern Asian Literature Series\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a rich tapestry of contemporary thought and storytelling, weaving together themes from philosophy, psychology, and history. Readers will encounter diverse perspectives that challenge and enlighten, reflecting the dynamic intellectual landscape of modern Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom insightful explorations of finance and entrepreneurship to captivating tales in children's literature and travel adventures, this collection invites you into a world where tradition meets innovation. Whether delving into health, technology, or cultural narratives, these works provide a nuanced understanding of Asia’s evolving modernity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"masaoka-shiki-by-shiki-masaoka-9780231110914","title":"Masaoka Shiki","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMasaoka Shiki\u003c\/em\u003e (1867-1902) is credited with modernising Japan's two traditional verse forms, haiku and tanka. Born at a time of social and cultural change in Japan, Shiki welcomed the new influences from the West and responded to them by reinvigorating the native haiku and tanka forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis text is a selection of his poetry—more than 100 haiku, more than 30 tanka, and four kanshi—arranged chronologically within each genre, revealing the development of his art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBurton Watson's introduction explores the course of Shiki's life: his poverty-stricken childhood, his early love for literature, his education, and his work as both a haiku editor for the newspaper \u003cem\u003eNippon\u003c\/em\u003e and a correspondent during the Sino-Japanese war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471111110892,"sku":"9780231110914","price":56.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780231110914-masaoka-shiki.jpg?v=1775234543"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/series-modern-asian-literature-series.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}