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Japanese death poems : written by Zen monks and haiku poets on the verge of death

by Yoel Hoffmann

This volume examines the Japanese tradition of jisei, or death poems, providing historical context and translations of hundreds of verses by Zen monks, samurai, and nobility. Entries include commentary on the poets' final moments and romanised Japanese text.

Accession 17436 ISBN 9780804831796 Publisher Charles E. Tuttle Company
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