Yosano Akiko Poetry Collection 1878-1942 Pocket-size Paperback Japan

by Yosano Akiko

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Yosano Akiko Poetry Collection 1878-1942 Pocket-size Paperback Japan Key Features ✔ Discover the timeless poetry of Yosano Akiko with this pocket-sized paperback collection, published by Iwanami Bunko. Spanning her prolific career from 1878 to 1942, this edition features a carefully curated selection of 2,963 of her most significant poems, including masterpieces from her early works like "Midaregami" ("Tangled Hair") that revolutionized Meiji-era poetry. Additionally, it includes 100 outstanding poems from her later collection, "Shirozakura-shu," offering a comprehensive overview of her poetic evolution. This compact volume provides an intimate glimpse into the life and spirit of one of Japan’s most influential literary figures, capturing her modernist voice and emotional depth. ✔ Key features: ✔ - Pocket-sized paperback edition for easy portability ✔ - Includes 2,963 selected poems from her entire career up to 1934 ✔ - Supplemented with 100 exceptional poems from her late collection "Shirozakura-shu" ✔ - Covers her influential works from the Meiji era, including themes of love, nature, and personal reflection ✔ - Fixed condition: Like New ✔ C:Brand: Iwanami Bunko ✔ C:Title: Yosano Akiko Poetry Collection 1878-1942 ✔ C:Format: Paperback ✔ C:Language: Japanese ✔ C:Publication Year: 20th Century (Showa era, up to 1934) ✔ C:Condition: Like New ✔ C:Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan ✔ C:Genre: Poetry, Literary Collection ✔ C:Number of Pages: Not specified ✔ C:Publisher: Iwanami

• Year: 1934
• Condition: Fine

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