On Love and Barley: Haiku of Basho (Penguin Classics)
by Matsuo Basho
On Love and Barley: Haiku of Basho is a Penguin Classics collection featuring the evocative verses of Matsuo Basho. These concise poems delve into nature's rhythms, human emotions, and the impermanence of moments, offering timeless reflections in the art of haiku.
About This Book
On Love and Barley presents a curated selection of haiku by the renowned Japanese poet Matsuo Basho. This Penguin Classics edition brings together verses that reflect Basho's deep appreciation for the natural world and the transience of life.
The haiku in this collection explore themes of love, barley fields, and the quiet observations of everyday existence. Basho's work, known for its simplicity and profound insight, invites readers to pause and contemplate the subtle beauties around them.
As a foundational figure in haiku poetry, Basho's contributions continue to influence literary traditions worldwide. This volume offers an accessible entry into his timeless art form.
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