One Hundred Frogs: From Renga to Haiku to English

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For the individual who wants to become more familiar with haiku and its forerunner, renga, this book is excellent. While not an easy read, it is well worth the effort.

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An altogether excellent book.In short, this is three books in one:1] The majority of the book (the first 147 pages) is a superb essay about the structure and history of haiku and related forms (such as renga) by Hiroaki Sato.2] The second section (some 30 pages) is a collection of English "translations" of Basho's masterpiece. Some serious, some playful; but all wonderful.3] The remainder of the book discuss the issues of composing haiku (and related forms) in English, followed by a generous selection of examples by major practitioners of haiku in English.In short, if you are interested in haiku in English, and had to pick a single book, this should be the one.

A clear account with examples of the history of Japanese verse origins and forms - haiku, tanks, renga. Explanation of ‘renga’, the quick-fire collaborative verse practised by Japanese intelligentsia. I found this book enabled me to try writing in these ways.

Book in a great state, everything as described, fast delivery.