Kokinshu by Ki no Tsurayuki
This classic anthology of Japanese poetry, compiled in the early 10th century, is a seminal work that captures the essence of the Heian period's courtly culture. It features a collection of over a thousand poems, primarily in the waka form, which explore themes of nature, love, and the passage of time. The work is renowned for its elegant language and the way it reflects the aesthetic sensibilities and emotional depth of its era, offering readers a window into the refined and introspective world of ancient Japan.
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- Published
- 905
- Nationality
- Japanese
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-300
- Original Language
- Classical japanese
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- Alternate Titles
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- Collection of Ancient and Modern Poems
- Kokin Wakashū
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