One Hundred Poets, One Poem Each (Penguin Classics)
This Penguin Classics anthology features one poem each from one hundred Japanese poets across a millennium of literary history. Translated by Peter Macmillan with informative introductions, it captures the essence of classical Japanese poetry in forms like tanka and haiku, exploring timeless themes of nature, emotion, and impermanence.
About This Book
One Hundred Poets, One Poem Each is a celebrated anthology from Penguin Classics that compiles a representative poem from each of one hundred Japanese poets. Spanning from the early classical period to the medieval era, the collection showcases the evolution of Japanese poetic forms such as tanka and renga.
Edited and translated by Peter Macmillan, the book provides insightful introductions to each poet and poem, highlighting their historical and cultural context. It serves as an essential introduction to the beauty and subtlety of Japanese literature for readers new to the tradition.
The selections emphasize the themes of nature, love, and transience that are central to Japanese poetry, offering a concise yet profound exploration of this enduring art form.
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