The oldest extant anthology of Japanese classical poetry, compiled in the C8th. A careful selection, beautifully translated.
The Ten Thousand Leaves: Poems from the Man’yoshu
(translation)
ÂŁ23.00
Edition:Paperback978168137890917/06/2025
Categories: 06. Spring Books 2025: Poetry, Poetry, Spring Books 2025
Tag: Japan
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