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One Hundred Poems from Old Japan (A New Translation of the Hyakunin Isshu [With Free Online Audio Recordings])
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Product Details
Author:
Michael Freiling, Fujiwara no Teika
Format:
Hardcover
Pages:
224
Publisher:
Tuttle Publishing (August 26, 2025)
Imprint:
Tuttle Publishing
Language:
English
Audience:
General/trade
ISBN-13:
9784805319239
ISBN-10:
4805319232
Weight:
18.4oz
Dimensions:
5.5" x 8" x 1"
File:
PGW-LEGATO-Metadata_Only_Publishers_Group_West_Customer_Group_Metadata_20260520170541-20260520.xml
Folder:
PGW
List Price:
$19.99
Pub Discount:
65
Case Pack:
28
As low as:
$15.39
Publisher Identifier:
P-PER
Discount Code:
A
Country of Origin:
China
Overview
"Translated with both grace and precision, the poems are elegant expressions of the depth of human emotion." —William Scott Wilson, renowned translator of Japanese literature
In the pale dawn
your coldness as we parted
froze my heart—
nothing now so chills me
as morning's early light
—Mibu no Tadamine
Experience Japan's most celebrated anthology of poetry with this completely new translation of the Hyakunin Isshu ("A Hundred Poems by a Hundred Poets"). This timeless collection, compiled by the esteemed poet Fujiwara no Teika in the 13th century, features works by 100 poets from the 7th and 8th centuries and remains widely read across Japan to this day.
These evocative poems provide a window into the daily life of ancient Japan, exploring universal themes such as love, loneliness, aging, and the beauty of nature—topics that continue to resonate with readers today.
Poets featured in this collection include:
Each poem is presented in the original Japanese script, with Romanized versions and English translations for easy reading. The introduction by translator Michael Freiling provides essential context, an overview of the poets, and insights into the enduring popularity of the Hyakunin Isshu in Japan.
This beautifully designed hardcover edition is illustrated with full-color woodblock prints by famous 19th-century artists Hiroshige, Kuniyoshi, and Kunisada, enhancing the visual and cultural richness of the collection. Plus, free online audio recordings of all the poems are available in both Japanese and English, allowing you to hear these timeless verses in their original form.
A perfect gift for lovers of Japanese culture, poetry, and art, this edition of Hyakunin Isshu is an invaluable addition to any bookshelf.
In the pale dawn
your coldness as we parted
froze my heart—
nothing now so chills me
as morning's early light
—Mibu no Tadamine
Experience Japan's most celebrated anthology of poetry with this completely new translation of the Hyakunin Isshu ("A Hundred Poems by a Hundred Poets"). This timeless collection, compiled by the esteemed poet Fujiwara no Teika in the 13th century, features works by 100 poets from the 7th and 8th centuries and remains widely read across Japan to this day.
These evocative poems provide a window into the daily life of ancient Japan, exploring universal themes such as love, loneliness, aging, and the beauty of nature—topics that continue to resonate with readers today.
Poets featured in this collection include:
- Sei Shonagon, author of The Pillow Book
- Lady Murasaki Shikibu, author of The Tale of Genji
- Emperor Go-toba, ruler of Japan from 1193-1198
- Sugiwara no Michizane, renowned Confucian scholar
Each poem is presented in the original Japanese script, with Romanized versions and English translations for easy reading. The introduction by translator Michael Freiling provides essential context, an overview of the poets, and insights into the enduring popularity of the Hyakunin Isshu in Japan.
This beautifully designed hardcover edition is illustrated with full-color woodblock prints by famous 19th-century artists Hiroshige, Kuniyoshi, and Kunisada, enhancing the visual and cultural richness of the collection. Plus, free online audio recordings of all the poems are available in both Japanese and English, allowing you to hear these timeless verses in their original form.
A perfect gift for lovers of Japanese culture, poetry, and art, this edition of Hyakunin Isshu is an invaluable addition to any bookshelf.
