The Art of Being Alone

Poems 1952–2009

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Shuntaro Tanikawa

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New Japanese Horizons

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This extensive selection of Tanikawa Shuntaro's poetry reflects the full depth and breadth of his work, from his appearance as a fresh new voice to the mastery of his later poetry. It traces his artistic development and his shift in focus from man's cosmic destiny to the pathos of everyday life and a more internalized struggle with the nature of human expression. Lovers of poetry will find the experience exhilarating. The only such collection in English, this volume will prove indispensable to students and scholars of Japanese literature, as it opens a valuable new perspective on postware Japanese literature. The Introduction clarifies the social and artistic background of Tanikawa's extraordinary work and career, illuminating major themes as his poetry evolves over time.

Author Biography:

Takako U. Lento has taught at universities in Japan and the United States. She holds an MFA in poetry and translation from the Iowa Writers' Workshop. Her publications include book-length Japanese translations of American writers as well as English translations of, and essays on, Japanese poets. She is a regular contributor to Poetry International Web. Most recently she coedited and contributed to the work, Tamura Ryuichi: On the Life and Work of a 20th Century Master.

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August 31st, 2011

Author

Shuntaro Tanikawa

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General (US: Trade)

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Introduction by Takako U. Lento
Translated by Takako U. Lento

Pages

328

Series

New Japanese Horizons

Dimensions

140x216x19

ISBN-13

9781933947570

Product ID

19356941

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