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Haiku: Eastern culture

This book delves into the origins, structure, and significance of haiku, a concise form of Japanese poetry that captures the essence of nature and the moment. It examines the cultural and historical background of haiku, its influence on Japanese literature, and its place within the broader Eastern literary tradition. more

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Reginald Horace Blyth
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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