Awesome Nightfall The Life, Times and Poetry of Saigyo

Awesome Nightfallcaptures the power of Saigyo's poetry and this previously overlooked poet's keen insight into the social and political world of medieval Japan. It also offers a fascinating look into the world of Japanese Buddhism prior to the wholesale influence of Zen. LaFleur's much-heralded translation and commentary make this book ideal both for the poetry lover, and for the professor and student of Asian arts and languages.LaFleur, William R. is the author of 'Awesome Nightfall The Life, Times and Poetry of Saigyo', published 2003 under ISBN 9780861713226 and ISBN 0861713222.