Haikus Inspired by Tsurezure Gusa Part 2

By Mayumi Itoh

This bilingual haiku collection is a homage to Tsureure-gusa (lit., "idle essays") by Yoshida Kenkō (1283-1352; generally known as "Kenkō-hōshi" [Monk Kenkō]; his real surname was most likely Urabe). The 243 essays written by this hermitlike monk in Kyoto in the mid-14th century are characterized by witty anecdotes and wise aphorisms, as well as by deep insight and observations of life and nature. Tsureure-gusa is considered one of The Three Great Essays in Japanese classic literature.
This haiku collection (2022) presents original haikus by this author, inspired by Kenkō-hōshi's essays. Part II refers to Essay 82 through Essay 162 by Kenkō-hōshi (a total of 81 essays) and introduces 89 original haikus by this author, with annotations.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B09SZ71BHM
• ISBN13: 9798419370401
• Release Date: February 2022
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 226 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"