The spacious mirror: A series of sonnets

Literature & Fiction

Verity, Kenneth

Poetry

Shepheard-Walwyn

Haiku is a succinct Japanese verse-form with a long history that can be traced back at least as far as the 11th century. The name derives from "hokku", meaning "hook", and this type of verse was so named because its brevity led to the grouping together of several verses in chains or series. This book explores the history and origins of haiku, explains its essential principles, contains examples accompanied by brief commentaries and interpretations, and offers readers step-by-step guidance for composing their own haiku.

Breathing With the Mind: Verses in Senryu and Haiku Style

History & Criticism

Element Books Ltd.

This revealing and inspiring book is a collection of original haiku which goes straight to the essence of life and relationships. The author traces the connecting thread of this verse-form's essential philosophy from its source in India to its present position in modern Japan. He shows clearly how its history has developed in parallel with man's continuing quest for spiritual development. From this it is evident that the haiku is a cultural distillation of major influences and the spirit that pervades them.The haiku catches that brief moment between perception and realization, making it available to everyone.

Awareness Beyond Mind: Verses in Haiku and Senryu Style

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