One Hundred Leaves - (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>The <em>Hyakunin Isshu</em> is a poetry anthology beloved by generations of Japanese since it was compiled in the 13th century. Many Japanese know the poems by heart as a result of playing the popular card game version of the anthology, called <em>karuta</em>. Collecting one poem each from one hundred poets living from the 7th century to the 13th century, the book covers a wide array of themes and personal styles, from love poetry to nature poetry to the poetry of absence and longing. Along with Basho's <em>haiku</em>, Saigyo's <em>waka</em>, the <em>Kokinshu</em> (<em>Kokin Waka Shu</em>), <em>The Tale of Genji</em>, <em>The Tale of Ise</em>, <em>The Tale of Heike</em>, the <em>Manyoshu</em>, and <em>The Kojiki</em>, this is among the great classics in Japanese poetry and literature.<br /> <br /> <em>One Hundred Leaves</em> is a translation complete with extensive notes, the original Japanese in calligraphic font, the pronunciation, and side-by-side art work beautifully illustrating each poem's theme.<br /> <br /> This poetry anthology contains some of the most famous poets of classical Japanese poetry, including ladies of the Heian court, Ono no Komachi, Izumi Shikibu, Murasaki Shikibu (author of <em>The Tale of Genji</em>), and Sei Shonagon (author of <em>The Pillow Book</em>). Other great poets of Japanese literature within this poetry collection include the compilers of the <em>Kokinshu</em> (<em>Kokin Wakashu</em>), Ki no Tsurayuki, Oshikochi no Mitsune, Mibu no Tadamine, and Ki no Tomonori, and a variety of other classical poets, such as Kakinomoto no Hitomaro, Ariwara no Narihira, Monk Henjo, and Fujiwara no Okikaze.<br /> </p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"For any poetry lover or fan of Japanese culture, this is a beautiful book to add to a collection."<br /> - Mouse Tales Press Blog<br /> <br /> "The translations are the best I've read (infinitely better than the old MacCauley translations)"<br /> - Michael, goodreads.com<br /> <br /> "Even though I have a black and white copy the artwork was wonderful."<br /> - Mary Gresh, goodreads.com<br /> <br /> "This is a great poetry book for someone who wants to learn the Japanese language (both verbal and written)."<br /> - Amaya, goodreads.com<br /> <br /> " I suggest reading this in a quiet area or perhaps in nature to fully appreciate this anthology."<br /> - Jennifer Tran, goodreads.com<br /> <br /> "I fell in love with the book as soon as I opened it."<br /> - Julie, goodreads.com<br /> <br /> "I enjoyed the book. It is a book that you can pick up and read it different parts. Re-read and re-interpret different passages."<br /> - Glen, goodreads.com<br /> <br /> "These poems are simple but beautiful in that simplicity."<br /> - Kelly Knapp, goodreads.com</p><br>
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