Poetry Of Chiyo-ni
The Life and Art of Japan's Most Celebrated Woman Haiku Master
by Patricia Donegan & Yoshie Ishibashi & Natalie Goldberg (foreword by)
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Pages:
256
Published:
9 Sept 2025
Format
Hardback
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
ISBN:
9784805318669
"Patricia Donegan and Yoshie Ishibashi are to be deeply thanked for having given us with such articulate care a poetry major in any language and in any place or time." --Robert Creeley, poet
The Poetry of Chiyo-ni introduces English-language readers to one of Japan's most luminous literary voices: Chiyo-ni (1703--1775), a poet, painter, and Buddhist nun who broke barriers to become Japan's most celebrated female haiku master.
Living in an era when haiku was almost exclusively a male art form, Chiyo-ni followed in the footsteps of Basho's disciples, creating verse of crystalline clarity and subtle sensuality. This elegant new edition, enriched with a new foreword by bestselling author and Zen practitioner Natalie Goldberg, brings this eagerly awaited essential volume back into print.
This richly illustrated collection features:
From the simple beauty of morning glories to profound reflections on impermanence, Chiyo-ni's poetry invites quiet contemplation and timeless connection:
a hundred gourds
from the heart
of one vine
A finalist for the Haiku Society of America's Award for Translation, this long-awaited edition is a must-have for lovers of haiku, Japanese literature, and contemplative writing.
The Poetry of Chiyo-ni introduces English-language readers to one of Japan's most luminous literary voices: Chiyo-ni (1703--1775), a poet, painter, and Buddhist nun who broke barriers to become Japan's most celebrated female haiku master.
Living in an era when haiku was almost exclusively a male art form, Chiyo-ni followed in the footsteps of Basho's disciples, creating verse of crystalline clarity and subtle sensuality. This elegant new edition, enriched with a new foreword by bestselling author and Zen practitioner Natalie Goldberg, brings this eagerly awaited essential volume back into print.
This richly illustrated collection features:
- Over 100 of Chiyo-ni's poems, presented in Japanese script, romaji, and lucid English translations
- Seasonal haiku, renku (linked verse), and haibun (travel journals) showcasing her spiritual and artistic insight
- Biographical essays and historical context exploring her extraordinary life and times
- 30 pieces of artwork by Chiyo-ni and other artists
- A glossary of haiku terms for both students and poetry lovers
From the simple beauty of morning glories to profound reflections on impermanence, Chiyo-ni's poetry invites quiet contemplation and timeless connection:
a hundred gourds
from the heart
of one vine
A finalist for the Haiku Society of America's Award for Translation, this long-awaited edition is a must-have for lovers of haiku, Japanese literature, and contemplative writing.
$40.00