The Illustrated Book of Japanese Haiku: A Journey through the Seasons with Japan's Best-Loved Poets
poetry-anthology · First published 2024
Author guide
William Scott Wilson Books in Order
William Scott Wilson is an American author, translator, and historian specializing in traditional Japanese literature and samurai culture. He studied at Dartmouth College, the Monterey Institute of Foreign Studies, Aichi Prefectural University, and the University of Washington, and has written original nonfiction alongside compilations and commentaries on Japanese poetry, Zen, and cultural history.
nonfictionsamurai historyJapanese literatureZentravel writingpoetry
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William Scott Wilson's Newest Book
Not sure where to begin?
Start with one of these
The Lone Samurai: The Life of Miyamoto Musashi
Best introduction to Wilson's original writing and his sustained interest in samurai history.
A Beginner's Guide to Japanese Haiku: Major Works by Japan's Best-Loved Poets
Accessible entry point to Wilson's poetry selection, commentary, and translations.
Outside the series
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Novels (2)
- The Lone Samurai: The Life of Miyamoto Musashi
nonfiction · 2004
An expert on samurai history paints a vivid, multi-faceted portrait of feudal Japan and Miyamoto Musashi—the legendary swordsman who wrote the classic martial arts treatise, The Book of Five Rings Born in 1584, Miyamoto Musashi was the…
- The One Taste of Truth: Zen and the Art of Drinking Tea
nonfiction · 2013
This heartfelt ode to the meditative practice of drinking tea examines the origins of traditional tea culture in the East, revealing how a good cuppa can elevate both the mind and spirit Traditionally in China and Japan, drinking a cup of…
Nonfiction (1)
- Walking the Kiso Road: A Modern-Day Exploration of Old Japan
travel-writing · 2015
Edited works (2)
- A Beginner's Guide to Japanese Haiku: Major Works by Japan's Best-Loved Poets
poetry-anthology · 2023
An old pond; a frog jumps in: the sound of water -- Basho This comprehensive introduction to Japan's best-loved haiku poets is the perfect book for anyone wanting to learn about haiku. Compiled and with commentary by renowned author and…