商品簡介
One of the three seminal works of Japanese literature, a beautiful collection of poems and tales that offers an unparalleled insight into ancient Japan
Along with the Tale of Genji and One Hundred Poets, One Poem Each, theTales of Ise may be considered one of the three most important works of Japanese literature. A poem-tale collection from the early Heian period, the narrative is loosely composed around a series of stories spanning the period from a man's youth to his death, and offers deep insight into the world of courtly love in ancient Japan.
作者簡介
Peter Macmillan (translator) is an artist, poet, and translator who lives in Tokyo. His previous translations include the seminal Japanese textOne Hundred Poets, One Poem Each.
