Basho and His Interpreters

Makoto Ueda is Professor of Japanese at Stanford University.

• Introduction 1. The making of a poet, 1644-1677 2. Haikai master in Edo 1678-1683 3. Two western journeys, 1684-1688 4. The narrow road to the far north, 1689-1691 5. Last years, 1692-1694 Notes Glossary Bibliography Index.

"The first book in a Western language that conveys the richness, range, genius, and power of Basho's poetry. . . . A gem of a work."—Chanoyu Quarterly