Rediscovering Basho: A 300th Anniversary Celebration

A book both for devotees of the great wandering poet Basho as well as those looking for an introduction and insight into one of Japan’s great folk heroes. Basho is famous for the Haiku (3-line, 17-syllable) poetry he wrote during his many pilgrimages to different parts of Japan, the most famous collection being entitled Narrow Road to a Far Province . Today, writing Haiku and interest in Basho and this particular art-form has spread throughout the English-speaking world, and to all age groups. A group of leading Basho specialists offer their own commentaries about the great man and anticipate his inspiration in the years ahead. The book also incorporates an account of a mini Basho-type journey (in England) by a group of people who composed haiku as Basho did en route and includes a record of the experience and personal feelings of those involved.