Ooka Makoto Preface (4 results)

Couverture souple. Condition: As new. Published in association with the Center for Japanese Studies University of Michigan. Japanese-English bilingual. 272 pp. 15x23 cm. Translated from the Japanese by Robert Epp. Selected for the UNESCO Collection of Representative Works. Winner of the Yomiuri Prize in 1966. Kinoshita Yuji (1903-1965)was born in the small provincial town of Miyuki, near Hiroshima, where he worked for many years as a pharmacist, despite an early passion for French literature. A perfectionist who wrote fewer than 400 poems, his crisp, vivid imagery often expresses the tension between his rural life and his urge to be a sophisticated modern and urban poet. Preface by Ooka Makoto.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. The book is in very good condition, minor shelf rubbing, fading on and near spine from light exposure. Text inside appears clean and clear throughout apart from some writing on the second to last page. 'Translated by Janine Beichman, with Japanese originals in both kanji-kana and romaji versions. An ideal tool for the study of the Japanese poetic tradition by an internationally esteemed former president of PEN, Japan, the author of over 19 collections of poetry and over 180 other works.' xiv+198 pages. 9 x 6 inches. This listing was made by a small independent book shop. We carefully inspect every single book we list and give accurate descriptions. If you require, we will promptly send pictures of listed books upon request. May require additional postage. Book.…

Condition: Fine. Size: 27cm.

Condition: Fine. Size: 27cm.