Poetry Collection April Fish 1990 Modern Tanka Classics Tankobon Japan

by Yutaka Masaoka

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First edition

Poetry Collection April Fish 1990 Modern Tanka Classics Tankobon Japan Key Features ✔ Discover the poetic beauty of "Poetry Collection April Fish 1990 Modern Tanka Classics Tankobon Japan," a distinguished Japanese poetry anthology featuring contemporary tanka poems. This hardcover edition, titled "歌集 四月の魚(現代短歌クラシックス) [単行本]" in Japanese, showcases the acclaimed works of poet Yutaka Masaoka, who was born in Osaka in 1962. Since its initial publication in 1990, this collection has captivated readers with its evocative imagery and profound reflections, now reissued to celebrate its 30th anniversary, including previously unpublished poems from "Fūshoku Gasshūku" (40 poems). ✔ The collection features a diverse selection of poems, such as "Winter Wings," "Two Angels Fighting," "Before the Night Still Matures," and "Rainbow and Hammond Organ That Morning," among others. It explores themes of dreams, nature, promises, and fleeting moments, all expressed through modern tanka form. The author, who began writing around 1980 and received recognition with the 1992 Halcyon Haiku Space Newcomer Award under a pseudonym, resides in Kyoto and continues to influence contemporary Japanese poetry. ✔ Key features include: ✔ - A comprehensive collection of modern tanka poetry ✔ - Includes 40 previously unpublished poems ✔ - Celebrates 30 years since initial publication ✔ - Features poems with vivid imagery and emotional depth ✔ C:Title: Poetry Collection April Fish 1990 Modern Tanka Classics Tankob

• Year: 1990
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Fine

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