“The sun shines, snow falls, mountains rise and valleys sink, night deepens and pales into day, but it is only very seldom that we attend to such things. . . . When we are grasping the inexpressible meaning of these things, this is life, this is living. To do this twenty-four hours a day is the Way of Haiku. It is having life more abundantly.”
Quote by Reginald Horace Blyth
Work
The genius of haiku: readings from R.H. Blyth on poetry, life, and Zen
The Genius of Haiku is a compilation of readings that delve into the essence of haiku, a traditional form of Japanese poetry. The book features extracts from R.H. Blyth's extensive studies and commentary on the genre, offering insights into the poetic craft and its philosophical underpinnings. It includes discussions on the life and work of haiku poets, as well as reflections on the Zen principles that have influenced haiku's development and appreciation. more
Author
Reginald Horace Blyth
Reginald Horace Blyth was a British author renowned for his works on Japanese literature and culture. Born on December 3, 1898, in London, he spent much of his life in Japan, deeply involved in the study and promotion of Japanese literature. His significant contributions to the understanding of Japanese poetry and prose have made him one of the most influential Western scholars of Japanese literature. Blyth passed away on October 28, 1964. more
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