{"product_id":"learn-japanese-through-haiku-yumi-boutwell-9798263556037","title":"Learn Japanese through Haiku - Further Journeys with Basho: Enjoy Japanese culture while building your vocabulary and grammar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFurther Journeys with Bashō Learn Japanese through 25 More Haiku by Matsuo Bashō (1644-1694)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHaiku distills profound feeling into just a few words-and no poet exemplifies this art more than Matsuo Bashō. His verses capture fleeting beauty, seasonal change, and timeless human experience. Yet, outside Japan, most readers only encounter Bashō through translations, where much of the linguistic subtlety and cultural resonance is lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book invites beginner to intermediate students of Japanese to enjoy Bashō's poetry in its original form while steadily improving their language skills. Building on the first volume, this collection explores 25 additional haiku, each presented with clear explanations and engaging support material.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside you'll find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMultiple translations\u003c\/b\u003e-from literal renderings to natural, interpretive versions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommentary in Japanese and English\u003c\/b\u003e-exploring grammar, nuance, and cultural context\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eComprehensive vocabulary lists\u003c\/b\u003e-with definitions and grammar notes for every term\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudio access via QR codes\u003c\/b\u003e-hear each haiku and commentary read clearly\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDownloadable MP3 files\u003c\/b\u003e-perfect for offline study or relaxed listening\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a Japanese learner, a lover of haiku, or both, this book will deepen your understanding of Bashō's artistry and enrich your language journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat You'll Get\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead, hear, and understand 25 more of Bashō's classic haiku\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for beginner to intermediate students of Japanese\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eClear grammar explanations and cultural insights for every poem\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstant access to audio recordings, plus downloadable sound files\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA beautifully designed continuation of the \u003ci\u003eLearn Japanese with Haiku\u003c\/i\u003e series\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eStep further along Bashō's poetic path-discover the elegance of his haiku while growing your vocabulary, grammar, and cultural knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Yumi Boutwell,Clay Boutwell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798263556037\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/02\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 142\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.38lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.30d","brand":"Yumi Boutwell","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48588361629951,"sku":"9798263556037","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/learn-japanese-through-haiku-yumi-boutwell-9798263556037","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}