The Tanka Prose Anthology
Paperback, 176 pages
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The Tanka Prose Anthology is vital evidence of the first flowering in English of an ancient Japanese genre—tanka prose, the wedding of prose and tanka in one unified composition. The great diversity in subject and style of the individual writings in this volume testifies to the versatility of this new medium in the hands of skilled practitioners. Whether the setting is urban or pastoral, an elegant interior or a rustic retreat, whether the time is contemporary and presently unfolding or archaic and retrospective, the revival of the ancient medium of tanka prose has proven equal to the immediate task. This first-of-its-kind collection draws upon the work of nineteen poets from eight different countries. The introduction offers a...More >
Product Details
| ISBN | 978-0-9817691-3-4 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Modern English Tanka Press |
| Copyright | ©2008 Modern English Tanka Press (Standard Copyright License) |
| Language | English |
| Country | United States |
| Publication Date | September 5, 2008 |
| Lulu Sales Rank | 26348 |
| Page Count | 176 pages |
| Size | U.S. Trade |
| Binding | Perfect Bound |
| Interior Color | Black And White |
