“I felt quite at home, / As if it were mine sleeping lazily / In this house of fresh air.”
Quote by Matsuo Basho
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Matsuo Basho
Matsuo Basho was a renowned Japanese poet from the Edo period, hailed as the god of haiku. His poetry is characterized by its simplicity, conciseness, and profound meaning, exerting a profound influence on later generations. more
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