Fuques Haiku for the Misanthropic Humanist

Name: Fuques Haiku for the Misanthropic Humanist
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ISBN: 9781492987116

ISBN-10: 1492987115

ISBN-13: 9781492987116

Edition: N/A

Authors: Charles Lee McBride

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Introduction to the American haiku The haiku is a minimalist poetic style developed in Japan centuries ago. The style has been typified by the use of 17 on, which are phonetic sounds, not syllables, and a juxtaposition of two images or concepts with a kireji (cutting word) delineating the contrast/comparison. Ever since English-speaking poets began to write haiku, the form has evolved, starting with the erroneous use of 17 syllables instead of on and the 3-line format. (Japanese haiku poets write in one continuous line.) Even contemporary Japanese poets do not adhere to the 17 on tradition. What is paramount is depicting the juxtaposition with economy of words. Jack Kerouac was fascinated…

Book details

List price: $14.49
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Publication date: 10/17/2013
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 70
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.17" tall
Weight: 0.352
Language: English