Akakou Shincho Bunko Paperback Classic Japanese Poetry Literature Japan

by Satcho Ito

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First edition

Akakou Shincho Bunko Paperback Classic Japanese Poetry Literature Japan Key Features ✔ Discover the timeless Japanese poetry collection "Akakou" (Red Light) published by Shincho Bunko. This classic paperback edition offers a profound insight into early 20th-century Japanese literature, capturing intense human emotions and traditional poetic techniques fused with modern self-awareness. Originally published in 1913, this edition faithfully reproduces the first edition, providing readers with a historical and literary treasure. ✔ This collection features emotionally charged works that stirred the contemporary literary scene, including mourning the death of Ito Sachio in "Sad News Comes," and a series of poignant poems such as "Ohiro" and "Mother Who Is Dying." The anthology showcases a blend of traditional Japanese poetic forms and modern sensibilities, marking a significant milestone in Japan's poetic modernization. The volume includes a diverse selection of poems, with notable sections like "Sad News Comes" (10 poems), "Stone on the Roof" (8 poems), "July 23" (5 poems), "Barley" (16 poems), "Storm in Midsummer" (14 poems), "Mother Who Is Dying" (59 poems), "Ohiro" (44 poems), "Kisaragi Day" (11 poems), "Mouth Whistle" (5 poems), and "Kanda Fire" (5 poems), among others. ✔ This edition is perfect for enthusiasts of Japanese literature, poetry lovers, and collectors interested in early modern Japanese cultural history. The book is in Like New condition, reflecting its pristine s

• Year: 1913
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Fine

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