Seven historical periods of Basho's development provide a nuanced understanding of his poetic evolution
Extensive annotations and glossary support accessibility for readers unfamiliar with haiku
Original sumi-e ink drawings by Shiro Tsujimura enhance the reading experience
Biographical sketches of Basho's life offer context for his creative choices
Comprehensive indexes and a glossary aid in navigation and terminology
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Basho stands today as Japan’s most renowned writer, and one of the most revered. Wherever Japanese literature, poetry or Zen are studied, his oeuvre carries weight. Every new student of haiku quickly learns that Basho was the greatest of the Old Japanese Masters.
Yet despite his stature, Basho’s complete haiku have not been collected int
