Tanka And Haikai

Tanka And Haikai: Japanese Rhythms is a book written by Sadakichi Hartmann and first published in 1916. The book is a collection of poems that explore the traditional Japanese poetic forms of Tanka and Haikai. Tanka is a form of poetry that consists of five lines with a syllable count of 5-7-5-7-7. Haikai, on the other hand, is a form of poetry that consists of three lines with a syllable count of 5-7-5. Both Tanka and Haikai are known for their brevity and ability to convey deep emotions and ideas in a few words. In this book, Hartmann provides a brief history of these poetic forms and their significance in Japanese culture. He also includes a selection of his own Tanka and Haikai poems, as well as translations of works by famous Japanese poets such as Basho and Issa. Overall, Tanka And Haikai: Japanese Rhythms is a fascinating exploration of two of Japan's most beloved poetic forms, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in Japanese literature and culture.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.