The Poetry of Chiyo-Ni: The Life and Art of Japan's Most Celebrated Woman Haiku Master -- Patricia Donegan, Hardcover
"Patricia Donegan and Yoshie Ishibashi are to be deeply thanked for having given us with such articulate care a poetry major in any language and in any place or time." --Robert Creeley, poet The Poetry of Chiyo-ni introduces English-language readers to one of Japan's most luminous literary voices: Chiyo-ni (1703--1775), a poet, painter, and Buddhist nun who broke barriers to become Japan's most celebrated female haiku master. Living in an era when haiku was almost exclusively a male art form, Chiyo-ni followed in the footsteps of Basho's disciples, creating verse of crystalline clarity and subtle sensuality. This elegant new edition, enriched with a new foreword by bestselling author and Zen practitioner Natalie Goldberg, brings this eagerly awaited essential volume back into print. This richly illustrated collection features:
- Over 100 of Chiyo-ni's poems, presented in Japanese script, romaji, and lucid English translations
- Seasonal haiku, renku (linked verse), and haibun (travel journals) showcasing her spiritual and artistic insight
- Biographical essays and historical context exploring her extraordinary life and times
- 30 pieces of artwork by Chiyo-ni and other artists
- A glossary of haiku terms for both students and poetry lovers
Author: Patricia Donegan
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Published: 9/9/2025
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1 lbs
Size: 8.1" H x 5.3" L x 1.5" W
ISBN: 9784805318669
