The Essential Haiku: Versions of Basho, Buson, & Issa (Essential Poets)
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The Essential Haiku: Versions of Basho, Buson, & Issa (Essential Poets)

by Robert Hass

Poetry
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A selection of haiku by Basho, Buson, and Issa in acclaimed English versions, capturing the spirit of classic Japanese poetry.

ISBN-13 9780880013512 ASIN 0880013516 Views 302 Publisher Ecco Year 1995 Edition 2012 ed. Format Paperback Product Group Book Pages 329 Created February 28, 2026 Updated September 28, 2026
About This Book

This volume presents English versions of haiku by three masters of the form: Basho, Buson, and Issa.

Translated and introduced by Robert Hass, the collection highlights the artistry and concision of traditional Japanese poetry.

Readers encounter themes of nature, transience, and everyday moments rendered with clarity and restraint.

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