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The Narrow Road to the Deep North and Other Travel Sketches

By Matsuo Basho
Series: Penguin Pocket Hardbacks
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The Narrow Road to the Deep North and Other Travel Sketches by Matsuo Basho is a classic work of Japanese literature that chronicles the author's poetic journey through the Japanese countryside. Through insightful and reflective prose, complemented by elegant haiku, Basho captures the beautiful landscapes and profound spiritual encounters he experiences on his travels. This work is celebrated for both its evocative depiction of place and its exploration of the transient nature of life.
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You might enjoy this book if you are captivated by poetic reflections on nature, travel, and the journey of self-discovery. Matsuo Basho's evocative haikus and travel sketches offer a serene escape into the beauty and depth of the Japanese countryside, making it a perfect choice for those who appreciate lyrical prose and tranquil adventures.

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The Narrow Road to the Deep North and Other Travel Sketches

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In his perfectly crafted haiku poems, Basho described the natural world with great simplicity and delicacy of feeling. When he composed The Narrow Road to the Deep North he was a serious student of Zen Buddhism, setting off on a series of travels designed to strip away the trappings of the material world and bring spiritual enlightenment.

He wrote of the seasons changing, of the smell of the rain, the brightness of the moon, and the beauty of the waterfall, through which he sensed the mysteries of the universe. These travel writings not only chronicle Basho's perilous journeys through Japan, but also capture his vision of eternity in the transient world around him.

Series: Penguin Pocket Hardbacks

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241382615

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 27 February 2020

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: 18.0mm

Width: 110.0mm

Height: 175.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 192

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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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