Traditional Japanese Poetry

This anthology brings together in convenient form a rich selection of Japanese poetry in traditional genres dating from the earliest times to the 20th century. With more than 1,100 poems, it is the most varied and comprehensive selection of traditional Japanese poetry now available in English. A romanized Japanese text accompanies each poem, and the book is illustrated with 20 line drawings.

Translator's note; Introduction; 1. The ancient age; 2. The classical age; 3. The early medieval age; 4. The late medieval age; 5. The early modern age; 6. The modern age; Notes; Bibliography; Indexes.