One hundred poems from Old Japan : a new translation of the Hyakunin Isshu
Sadaie Fujiwara (Compiler), Michael J. Freiling (Translator), 安籐広重 (Illustrator), 歌川国芳, 1798-1861 (Illustrator), 歌川国貞 (Illustrator) / Hiroshige Andō (Illustrator), Kuniyoshi Utagawa (Illustrator), Kunisada Utagawa (Illustrator)
Experience Japan's most celebrated anthology of poetry with this completely new translation of the Hyakunin Isshu ("A Hundred Poems by a Hundred Poets"). This timeless collection, compiled by the esteemed poet Fujiwara no Teika in the 13th century, features works by 100 poets from the 7th and 8th centuries and remains widely read across Japan to this day. These evocative poems provide a window into the daily life of ancient Japan, exploring universal themes such as love, loneliness, aging, and the beauty of nature--topics that continue to resonate with readers today
Print Book, English, 2025
Tuttle Publishing, Tokyo, 2025