The Man-Yoshu or Myriad Leaves: Japan's Oldest Poetry (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169202658)

The Man-Yoshu, also known as Myriad Leaves, is a collection of Japanese poetry dating back to the 8th century. This book, written by Charles F. Horne, provides a comprehensive overview of the Man-Yoshu, which is considered to be Japan's oldest poetry. The book includes a detailed introduction that explains the historical and cultural context of the poetry, as well as the literary techniques used by the poets. The poems themselves are presented in both Japanese and English, allowing readers to appreciate the beauty and complexity of the original language. In addition, Horne provides commentary and analysis of each poem, helping readers to understand the themes, symbolism, and cultural significance of the poetry. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in Japanese literature, culture, or history.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: 1169202659
ISBN-13: 9781169202658
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.68lbs
Size: 7.01h x 10.00w x 0.25d