{"product_id":"9781462903665","title":"Anthology of Modern Japanese Poetry","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis collection of modern Japanese poetry presents carefully selected works for Western readers.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe state of Japanese poetry in the twentieth century, its high quality and individuality is clearly shown in this book. The introduction gives a brief, lucid history of poetry in Japan, with the emphasis on modern poetry. The body of the book is taken up with the translation of the work of forty–nine widely acclaimed poets: free–verse poets, \u003ci\u003etanka\u003c\/i\u003e poets, and \u003ci\u003ehaiku\u003c\/i\u003e poets. At the back are notes giving illuminating biographical and literary information about each poet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe excellence of the translations and the lucidity of the introduction and notes make the book a treasure for poetry lovers everywhere. Poets include:\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKotaro Takamura\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYoshiaki Sasazawa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIku Takenaka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaburo Kuroda\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShuntaro Tanikawa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMokichi Saito\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKuniyo Takayasu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuju Takano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKiyoko Takayanagi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tuttle Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47155683229936,"sku":"9781462903665","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781462903665_p0.jpg?v=1763679767","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781462903665","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}