The Narrow Road to the Deep North by Matsuo Bashō
The Narrow Road to the Deep North and Other Travel Sketches
"The Narrow Road to the Deep North" is a travelogue that depicts the author's journey through the remote and desolate northern regions of Japan. The narrative combines prose and haiku poetry to capture the beauty and spirituality of nature, as well as the author's introspective thoughts and philosophical insights. The journey is not just physical but also spiritual, as the author seeks to understand his place in the world and the essence of the human condition.
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- Published
- 1684
- Nationality
- Japanese
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 167
- Original Language
- Japanese
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- Alternate Titles
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- Narrow Road To The Interior
- Oku no Hosomichi
- The Narrow Road to Oku
- The Narrow Road to the Interior
- 奥の細道
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