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This literary biography is based primarily on Shinkei's own writings and is supplemented by various external sources. It includes annotated translations of Shinkei's most representative poetry.

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"This book is must-reading for anyone interested in any area of medieval Japanese history, art, or culture. The biographical study of Shinkei (1406-75), who is a crucial figure in the development of renga as a serious genre of poetry, is the most detailed treatment in English of any medieval Japanese poet." —Steven D. Carter, University of California, Irvine
"Ramirez-Christensen is an excellent translator, and her book is deeply engaging for the sheer pleasure of reading the poetry."—Edwin A. Cranston, Harvard University

Hearts Flower Life and Poetry of Shinkei The Life

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      Publisher: Stanford University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 01/06/1994
      ISBN13: 9780804722537, 978-0804722537
      ISBN10: 0804722536

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This literary biography is based primarily on Shinkei's own writings and is supplemented by various external sources. It includes annotated translations of Shinkei's most representative poetry.

      Trade Review
      "This book is must-reading for anyone interested in any area of medieval Japanese history, art, or culture. The biographical study of Shinkei (1406-75), who is a crucial figure in the development of renga as a serious genre of poetry, is the most detailed treatment in English of any medieval Japanese poet." —Steven D. Carter, University of California, Irvine
      "Ramirez-Christensen is an excellent translator, and her book is deeply engaging for the sheer pleasure of reading the poetry."—Edwin A. Cranston, Harvard University

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