{"product_id":"a-hundred-verses-from-old-japan-being-a-translation-of-the-hyaku-nin-isshiu-1909-9781104684884","title":"A Hundred Verses From Old Japan: Being A Translation Of The Hyaku-Nin-Isshiu (1909)","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): William Ninnis Porter\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Hundred Verses From Old Japan: Being A Translation Of The Hyaku-Nin-Isshiu is a book written by William Ninnis Porter and originally published in 1909. The book is a collection of one hundred poems from the Hyaku-Nin-Isshiu, a famous anthology of Japanese poetry from the 12th century. The poems in the book are written in tanka and haiku forms and cover a wide range of themes, including nature, love, death, and Buddhist philosophy. Each poem is accompanied by a brief commentary by the translator, providing context and insight into the meaning of the poem.The book is considered a classic in the field of Japanese literature and has been praised for its faithful and elegant translation of the original poems. It offers readers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of Japan and the beauty and complexity of its poetry. Overall, A Hundred Verses From Old Japan: Being A Translation Of The Hyaku-Nin-Isshiu is a must-read for anyone interested in Japanese literature, poetry, and culture.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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kessinger Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47609977241751,"sku":"9781104684884","price":3998.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781104684884.webp?v=1775060931","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/a-hundred-verses-from-old-japan-being-a-translation-of-the-hyaku-nin-isshiu-1909-9781104684884","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}