{"product_id":"9788417419608","title":"LIGHT FROM ANOTHER LIFE","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLIGHT OF ANOTHER LIFE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis anthology brings together the poetic essence of Kobayashi Issa, one of the four great masters of the Japanese haiku, in an edition that captures his unique sensibility. Through his verses, the reader will discover a body of work marked by the author’s dual life experience: his life as a Buddhist monk and his intense worldly existence. The result is poetry that distills a profound empathy for nature and the smallest of beings, as well as a poignant grasp of \u003ci\u003eaware\u003c\/i\u003e, that capacity for wonder that constitutes the soul of the haiku.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLight of Another Life\u003c\/i\u003e explores the poetic output of Kobayashi Issa, an author who knew how to unite in his haikus the spirituality of the monk with the joys and hardships of family life. The work reflects his particular view of the world, where the everyday is illuminated by a flash of transcendence. His poems, brief and seemingly simple, contain a deep observation of nature and a special affection for the humblest of animals, such as insects or frogs. Through them, Issa invites us to rediscover beauty in the small and to connect with the feeling of \u003ci\u003eaware\u003c\/i\u003e, that melancholic and luminous emotion born from the perception of the transience of life. The selection of poems presented in this volume allows us to appreciate the evolution and richness of a poet who, almost two centuries later, remains one of the most widely read and beloved in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe Buddhist spirituality of the Pure Land school applied to the observation of nature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe duality between monastic life and worldly, family experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEmpathy and wonder for small animals and humble creatures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe Japanese aesthetic concept of \u003ci\u003eaware\u003c\/i\u003e, the poignant perception of the transience of things.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe search for beauty and truth in everyday moments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at lovers of poetry, especially those interested in the Japanese tradition and the haiku. It will also be of great interest to readers looking for a work that combines spirituality, sensibility, and a contemplative gaze towards nature. It is ideal both for those already familiar with the great masters of the haiku and for those who wish to begin in this poetic genre through the voice of one of its most human and accessible authors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA careful selection of the work of Kobayashi Issa, one of the fundamental poets of the Japanese haiku.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn approach to Buddhist philosophy and the aesthetic concept of \u003ci\u003eaware\u003c\/i\u003e through poetic experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn invitation to develop a more attentive and sensitive gaze towards nature and the small details of life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to connect with an ancient poetic tradition that finds beauty in brevity and simplicity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e KOBAYASHI, ISSA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e SATORI EDICIONES C.B.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e POETRY, POETRY BY INDIVIDUAL POETS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e MAESTROS DEL HAIKU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 195 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLight of Another Life\u003c\/i\u003e represents an excellent gateway to the poetry of Kobayashi Issa, an author whose humanity and sensibility distinguish him within the haiku tradition. The edition, framed within Satori’s \"Masters of Haiku\" collection, offers a selection that captures the essence of his work, combining spiritual depth with the emotion of the everyday. For the reader interested in Japanese poetry, this volume is a valuable acquisition, both for the quality of the content and for the editorial care, which allows one to appreciate the relevance and beauty of one of Japan’s most beloved poets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SATORI EDICIONES C.B.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407468945755,"sku":"9788417419608","price":12.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841741960.jpg?v=1781856617","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788417419608","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}