Dewdrops on a Lotus Leaf: Zen Poems of Ryokan by Ryōkan, John Stevens

Dewdrops on a Lotus Leaf: Zen Poems of Ryokan

Ryōkan, John Stevens

120 pages first pub 1835 (editions)

nonfiction poetry reflective slow-paced
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The Japanese poet-recluse Ryokan (1758-1831) is one of the most beloved figures of Asian literature, renowned for his beautiful verse, exquisite calligraphy, and eccentric character. Deceptively simple, Ryokan's poems transcend artifice, presentin...

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