The Kokinshu Or Collection Of Odes - Paperback

The Kokinshu Or Collection Of Odes is a book that showcases an anthology of Japanese poetry compiled in the tenth century. The book is translated and edited by Charles F. Horne, a renowned scholar of Japanese literature. The Kokinshu is considered one of the most important works of Japanese literature, containing over a thousand poems that span a wide range of topics, including nature, love, and the transience of life. The book is divided into twenty parts, each representing a different season or theme. Horne's translation captures the essence of the original Japanese text, and his insightful commentary provides readers with a deeper understanding of the cultural and historical context of the poems. The Kokinshu Or Collection Of Odes is a must-read for anyone interested in Japanese literature, poetry, or culture.THIS 20 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: Japan, by Charles F. Horne. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100111.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.