The Haiku Masters: Four Poetic Diaries

by Gail Sher

IN THE ANNALS OF HAIKU, Gail Sher's The Haiku Masters is unique. There exist many volumes on how to write or teach haiku. Dozens of fine translations of Japanese poets can be had in English. Until now, though, nobody has thought to write an original book on the four master poets--a book that recounts their biographies in the rhythmic interplay of prose and verse known as haibun. Gail Sher's diary-like chapters follow the arduous search of each...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 097947213X
• ISBN13: 9780979472138
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Night Crane Press
• Length: 158 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 9.3"