Kyoto Dwelling Poems: A Year of Brief Poems

Bashō was born in 1644 in the village of Ueno, Iga Province (now Mie Prefecture). He began writing poetry as a young man, and in 1672 he traveled to Edo (now Tokyo) to study haiku with the poet Kitamura Kigin. In 1680, Bashō returned to his hometown, where he lived for the next several years.

In 1684, Bashō embarked on a journey to the north of Japan. He traveled for several months, visiting famous places and meeting with other poets. In 1686, he returned to Edo, where he lived for the rest of his life.

Bashō's haiku poems are known for their simplicity, beauty, and insight. He often used everyday objects and experiences to evoke a sense of the natural world. His poems are also known for their use of the "cutting word" (kireji),which is a word or phrase that creates a pause or break in the poem.

Kyoto-Dwelling: Poems: A Year of Brief Poems

by William Morris

4.9 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2389 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	115 pages
Paperback	:	266 pages
Item Weight	:	1.03 pounds
Dimensions	:	6 x 0.6 x 9 inches

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Kyoto Dwelling Poems was written during Bashō's time living in Kyoto. The poems offer a glimpse into his daily life and his observations of the natural world. The poems are full of vivid imagery and sensory details, and they capture the beauty of the city's四季 (shiki),or four seasons.

Here are a few examples of poems from Kyoto Dwelling Poems:

Kyoto Dwelling Poems is a beautiful and insightful collection of poems that offers a glimpse into the life and work of one of Japan's greatest poets.

The poems in Kyoto Dwelling Poems explore a wide range of themes, including:

• The beauty of nature: Bashō was a keen observer of the natural world, and his poems are full of vivid imagery and sensory details. He often used everyday objects and experiences to evoke a sense of the natural world.
• The passage of time: Bashō's poems often reflect on the passage of time and the changing seasons. He was particularly interested in the beauty of the ephemeral, such as the cherry blossoms in spring or the snow in winter.
• The human condition: Bashō's poems also explore the human condition. He often wrote about the joys and sorrows of life, as well as the search for meaning and purpose.

Kyoto Dwelling Poems is one of Bashō's most famous and influential works. The poems have been translated into many languages, and they are studied by scholars and poets around the world. Kyoto Dwelling Poems is a testament to Bashō's genius as a poet, and it continues to inspire and delight readers centuries after it was written.

Kyoto Dwelling Poems is a beautiful and insightful collection of poems that offers a glimpse into the life and work of one of Japan's greatest poets. The poems explore a wide range of themes, including the beauty of nature, the passage of time, and the human condition. Kyoto Dwelling Poems is a testament to Bashō's genius as a poet, and it continues to inspire and delight readers centuries after it was written.

Kyoto-Dwelling: Poems: A Year of Brief Poems

by William Morris

4.9 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2389 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	115 pages
Paperback	:	266 pages
Item Weight	:	1.03 pounds
Dimensions	:	6 x 0.6 x 9 inches

FREE