Robert Hass

Robert Hass is an American poet, known for his accessible, clear, and deeply insightful poetry. He served as the U.S. Poet Laureate from 1995 to 1997 and has won numerous awards for his work, including the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award.

Books

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  1. 1. The Essential Haiku

    Cover of 'The Essential Haiku' by Robert Hass

    "The Essential Haiku" is a collection that features translations of works by three of Japan's most renowned haiku masters: Bashō, Buson, and Issa. Edited and translated by a prominent American poet, the book not only presents a selection of more than 300 haikus, capturing the concise and evocative style of the original Japanese poems, but also includes brief biographical sketches of the poets and an enlightening commentary that contextualizes their work within the broader scope of Japanese culture and the haiku tradition. This anthology serves as both an introduction to and a deep exploration of haiku, offering insights into the philosophical and aesthetic foundations of the form.

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