{"product_id":"9788419035554","title":"SPRING OF THE GODS","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSPRING OF THE GODS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis anthology brings together the poets who preceded and influenced Matsuo Basho, the undisputed master of the Japanese haiku, as well as his contemporaries with whom he shared a creative exchange. Through their 17-syllable compositions (5-7-5), the reader will discover the roots and evolution of this poetic form that seeks to spiritualize reality with the utmost simplicity. An essential work for understanding the context that elevated the haiku to its highest artistic expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring of the Gods offers a journey through the work of the precursors and contemporaries of Matsuo Basho, key figures in the consolidation of the haiku as a major art form. The volume presents poems by authors prior to Basho, whose influences shaped his literary creation, and by those who shared his time, generating reciprocal influences that mutually enriched their work. Each poem, without title or rhyme, captures moments of everyday reality and elevates them through spiritual appreciation, revealing the beauty in the small and the ephemeral. The anthology does not just collect verses, but maps out a poetic lineage where formal simplicity is a vehicle for profound sensitivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLiterary influences on the work of Matsuo Basho and his creative circle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEvolution of the haiku as a traditional Japanese poetic form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe spiritualization of reality through the observation of nature and the everyday.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eArtistic exchange and reciprocal influence between poets of the same era.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe aesthetics of simplicity and expressive restraint in Japanese poetry.\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 Japanese poetry, students of Oriental literature, and readers interested in the roots of classical haiku. It will also be of great value to those who wish to delve into the historical and creative context of Matsuo Basho, as well as those seeking an intimate and spiritual approach to nature through the poetic word.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA panoramic view of the origins of haiku and its development before and during the time of Basho.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to poems by lesser-known authors who are fundamental to understanding the haiku tradition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to appreciate how the mutual influence between poets enriched an artistic form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reading experience that invites contemplation and connection with the essential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Basho, Precursors of\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 Masters of Haiku\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 2023\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 258 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring of the Gods is a carefully selected anthology that allows the reader to delve into the poetic ecosystem that surrounded Matsuo Basho. Its value lies in bringing visibility to the precursors and contemporaries of the master, offering an essential context to appreciate the depth of classical haiku. The work is particularly interesting for those already familiar with the poetry of Basho who wish to broaden their understanding of the tradition that sustains him, as well as for new readers seeking a rigorous and evocative gateway to this literary genre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SATORI EDICIONES C.B.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407468519771,"sku":"9788419035554","price":12.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841903555.jpg?v=1781856609","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788419035554","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}