Basho's Haiku offers the most comprehensive translation yet of the poetry of Japanese writer Matsuo Basho (1644-1694), who is credited with perfecting and popularizing the haiku form of poetry. One of the most widely read Japanese writers, both within his own country and worldwide, Basho is especial
Basho's Haiku, Selected Poems
โ Scribed by Basho, Matsuo
- Book ID
- 106804171
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 632 KB
- Category
- Fiction
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