Soseki Natsume Collected Haiku Bilingual English Japanese Texts with Free Audio

Product Description

Discover a new side of the renowned literary master with this exceptional collection of haiku by Soseki Natsume. Carefully selected and translated by leading Soseki scholar Eric Lofgren, this anthology features 1,000 haiku that journey through the changing seasons. Soseki, celebrated not only as a novelist but also as a prolific haiku poet with over 2,500 works, played a significant role in the haiku reform movement and maintained a close friendship with Masaoka Shiki. His haiku are rich with humor, satire, and profound resignation, offering a unique literary value that has been increasingly recognized in recent years. This collection vividly captures themes ranging from the spirit of wabi-sabi to experiences from his studies in England, portraying the beauty of nature, subtle human emotions, and the tranquility found in everyday life. Each haiku is presented in the original Japanese, with romaji and English translations, and readers can also enjoy Japanese and English audio readings online, making this book accessible and enjoyable for both beginners and haiku enthusiasts.

Product Specification

- Contains 1,000 carefully selected haiku by Soseki Natsume
- Each poem is provided in Japanese, romaji, and English translation
- Includes access to online audio readings in both Japanese and English
- Suitable for all levels, from beginners to haiku aficionados
- Explores a wide range of themes, including nature, human emotions, and daily life