The Man-Yoshu Or Myriad Leaves: Japan's Oldest Poetry (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162887937)

The Man-Yoshu or Myriad Leaves is a collection of ancient Japanese poetry that is considered to be the oldest surviving anthology of Japanese verse. This book, written by Charles F. Horne, provides a complete translation of the Man-Yoshu, allowing readers to explore the rich and diverse tradition of Japanese poetry. The collection includes over 4,500 poems written by various poets from the eighth to the tenth century, covering a wide range of themes such as love, nature, war, and religion. Horne's translation is accompanied by detailed notes and commentary that provide historical and cultural context to the poems, making it an excellent resource for students and scholars of Japanese literature and culture. The Man-Yoshu or Myriad Leaves is a fascinating glimpse into the early literary traditions of Japan, and a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the country's rich cultural heritage.THIS 46 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: Japan, by Charles F. Horne. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100111.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Charles F. Horne
ISBN-10: 1162887931
ISBN-13: 9781162887937
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.22lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.10d