{"product_id":"9781570621444","title":"The Spring of My Life","description":"Author: Issa, Kobayashi\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781570621444\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: RANDOM HOUSE US\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 15 Nov 1997\u003cbr\u003ePages: 212 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKobayashi Issa (1763-1827), along with Basho and Buson, is considered one of the three greatest haiku poets of Japan, known for his attention to poignant detail and his playful sense of humor. Issa's most-loved work,  \u003ci\u003eThe Spring of My Life, \u003c\/i\u003e is an autobiographical sketch of linked prose and haiku in the tradition of Basho's famous  \u003ci\u003eNarrow Road to the Interior. \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition to  \u003ci\u003eThe Spring of My Life, \u003c\/i\u003e the translator has included more than 160 of Issa's best haiku and an introduction providing essential information on Issa's life and valuable comments on translating (and reading) haiku.","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48022608773278,"sku":"ING-9781570621444","price":27.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781570621444.jpg?v=1784810325","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781570621444","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}