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Tanka, a clasical Japanese verse form like haiku, has experienced a resurgence of interest among twentiethcentury poets and readers. Arguably the central genre of Japanese literature, the 31syllable lyric made up the great majority of Japanese poetry from the ninth to the nineteenth century and was the inspiration for such poetry as haiku and renga. Tanka has begun to attract considerable attention in North America in recent years. Modern Japanese Tanka is the first comprehensive collection available in English.Tanka retains the aesthetic sensibilities that circumscribe Japanese culture, but just as Japan has changed during this tumultuous century, tanka has undergone equally radical shifts. Responding to artistic and social movements of the West, tanka has incorporated influences ranging from Marxism to AvantGarde.Modern Japanese Tanka includes four hundred poems by twenty of Japan's most renowned poets who have made major contributions to the hisotry of tanka in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. With his graceful, eloquent translations, Makoto Ueda captures the distinct voices of these individual poets, providing biographical sketches of each as well as transliterating Japanese text below each poem. His introduction gives an excellent overview of the development of tanka in the last one hundred years.Tracing the contemporary tanka tradition from Yosana Tekkan in the late nineteenth century to the late twentiethcentury poetry of such writers as Taware Machi, Modern Japanese Tankselegantly conveys an authentic sense of Japanese lyric to a Western audience.
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- Q: What is 'Modern Japanese Tanka' about? A: 'Modern Japanese Tanka' is a comprehensive collection of tanka poems, showcasing the evolution of this classical Japanese verse form. It includes four hundred poems by twenty renowned poets and highlights the genre's significance in Japanese literature.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Modern Japanese Tanka'? A: The author of 'Modern Japanese Tanka' is Makoto Ueda, who is known for his graceful translations and insightful biographical sketches of the poets featured in the collection.
- Q: What are the main themes explored in the poems? A: The poems in 'Modern Japanese Tanka' explore a variety of themes, incorporating influences from Western artistic and social movements, while retaining traditional Japanese aesthetic sensibilities.
- Q: How many pages does 'Modern Japanese Tanka' have? A: 'Modern Japanese Tanka' contains 288 pages, offering a substantial collection of tanka poetry for readers.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Modern Japanese Tanka' is available in paperback binding, making it accessible and easy to handle.
- Q: When was 'Modern Japanese Tanka' published? A: 'Modern Japanese Tanka' was published on April 15, 1996.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to tanka poetry? A: Yes, 'Modern Japanese Tanka' is suitable for newcomers as it includes an introduction that provides an excellent overview of the development of tanka poetry, along with translations that make the poems accessible.
- Q: Does the book include translations of the poems? A: Yes, each poem in 'Modern Japanese Tanka' is accompanied by Makoto Ueda's translations, as well as transliterated Japanese text for reference.
- Q: Are there any biographical details about the poets included? A: Yes, the book features biographical sketches of each poet, providing context and background on their contributions to the tanka tradition.
- Q: What is the significance of tanka poetry in Japanese literature? A: Tanka poetry is considered a central genre in Japanese literature, historically making up the majority of poetry from the ninth to the nineteenth century and influencing later forms such as haiku and renga.