Sunsets and Haiku

Sunsets and Haiku
Author: Una Belle Townsend
Publisher:
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2018-02
Genre: Poetry
ISBN: 9780999249727

A collection of glorious sunset photography and haiku poetry. A feast for the eyes and soul!

Haiku Moment

Haiku Moment
Author: Bruce Ross
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Total Pages: 372
Release: 2011-12-27
Genre: Poetry
ISBN: 1462903193

Kagero Nikki, translated here as The Gossamer Years, belongs to the same period as the celebrated Tale of Genji by Murasaki Shikuibu. This remarkably frank autobiographical diary and personal confession attempts to describe a difficult relationship as it reveals two tempestuous decades of the author's unhappy marriage and her growing indignation at rival wives and mistresses. Too impetuous to be satisfied as a subsidiary wife, this beautiful (and unnamed) noblewoman of the Heian dynasty protests the marriage system of her time in one of Japanese literature's earliest attempts to portray difficult elements of the predominant social hierarchy. A classic work of early Japanese prose, The Gossamer Years is an important example of the development of Heian literature, which, at its best, represents an extraordinary flowering of realistic expression, an attempt, unique for its age, to treat the human condition with frankness and honesty. A timeless and intimate glimpse into the culture of ancient Japan, this translation by Edward Seidensticker paints a revealing picture of married life in the Heian period.

The Art of Sunset Appreciation

The Art of Sunset Appreciation
Author: Louisa Ligeron
Publisher: Hope Publishing
Total Pages: 93
Release:
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN:

Discover the Magic Behind Nature's Most Stunning Show Have you ever stopped to watch the sunset and felt a sense of peace and wonder wash over you? "The Art of Sunset Appreciation" takes you on a journey through the beauty, science, and cultural significance of sunsets, transforming a simple daily occurrence into a profound experience. Join us as we explore: Philosophical Musings: Delve into the timeless allure of sunsets across different cultures and historical periods. Emotional Impact: Understand why sunsets evoke such deep emotions and how they can boost your mental well-being. Poetry and Prose: Enjoy a curated collection of poems and stories inspired by the captivating colors of dusk. Scriptural Significance: Discover how sunsets are depicted in the Bible and other religious texts, symbolizing hope and renewal. Scientific Wonders: Learn about the atmospheric phenomena that create those breathtaking hues. Fun Facts and Trivia: Impress your friends with interesting tidbits about sunsets from around the world. Cultural Reflections: See how sunsets have influenced movies, music, and art, shaping our collective imagination. AI Art Creations: Unleash your creativity with AI-generated sunset art, guided by easy-to-follow prompts. Photography Tips: Capture the perfect sunset shot with practical advice tailored for smartphone users. Whether you're a seasoned sunset chaser or simply someone who enjoys the beauty of the setting sun, this book offers something for everyone. Embrace the art of sunset watching and find new ways to appreciate and share the splendor of nature's daily masterpiece.

Haiku Reflections

Haiku Reflections
Author: Geraldine Helen Hartman
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
Total Pages: 78
Release: 2012-07
Genre: Poetry
ISBN: 9781477452806

A collection of 120 haiku poems, exploring and celebrating the wonder and unique beauty of each of the four seasons. Each poem captures the essence of a seasonal experience or observation, written in the haiku poetry form of: 3 lines and 17 syllables. Take a break from the stress and hectic pace of everyday life to enjoy the captivating verse in this book. Here's what readers are saying about Haiku Reflections (Volume I) by Geraldine Helen Hartman: "Exquisitely written poetry that will wash over your inner most being with a cascade of nature's colours. Haiku Reflections by Geraldine Hartman will nourish your spirit through every season and inspire you to live each day with purpose and gratitude. A beautiful gift." Cam M., a reader from BC, Canada "There are many haiku sites/books with several contradictory rules (as is the way with "experts"). Haiku poet: Geraldine Hartman always seems to have full command of this poetry form." Sue Turner, poet and author of: When the Wind Blows and North of Summer. "I am always amazed when so much can be told in only 17 syllables and Ms. Hartman is gifted at telling a story with beautiful brevity." Jan Morrill, poet and author of: The Red Kimono.

Seeing Into Tomorrow

Seeing Into Tomorrow
Author: Richard Wright
Publisher: Millbrook Press (Tm)
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2018
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 151241865X

Offers a selection of haiku poems by the acclaimed writer Richard Wright, with photograph illustrations and a short biography of Wright.

Favor of Crows

Favor of Crows
Author: Gerald Vizenor
Publisher: Wesleyan University Press
Total Pages: 169
Release: 2015-04-14
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 0819574333

A collection of original haiku from a preeminent Native American poet and novelist. Favor of Crows is a collection of new and previously published original haiku poems over the past forty years. Gerald Vizenor has earned a wide and devoted audience for his poetry. In the introductory essay the author compares the imagistic poise of haiku with the early dream songs of the Anishinaabe, or Chippewa. Vizenor concentrates on these two artistic traditions, and by intuition he creates a union of vision, perception, and natural motion in concise poems; he creates a sense of presence and at the same time a naturalistic trace of impermanence. The haiku scenes in Favor of Crows are presented in chapters of the four seasons, the natural metaphors of human experience in the tradition of haiku in Japan. Vizenor honors the traditional practice and clever tease of haiku, and conveys his appreciation of Matsuo Basho and Yosa Buson in these two haiku scenes, "calm in the storm / master basho soaks his feet /water striders," and "cold rain / field mice rattle the dishes / buson's koto." Vizenor is inspired by the sway of concise poetic images, natural motion, and by the transient nature of the seasons in native dream songs and haiku. "The heart of haiku is a tease of nature, a concise, intuitive, and an original moment of perception," he declares in the introduction to Favor of Crows. "Haiku is visionary, a timely meditation and an ironic manner of creation. That sense of natural motion in a haiku scene is a wonder, the catch of impermanence in the seasons." Check for the online reader's companion at favorofcrows.site.wesleyan.edu.

Painting Edo

Painting Edo
Author: Rachel Saunders
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020
Genre: Art, Japanese
ISBN: 9780300250893

Accompanies an exhibition of the same name held at the Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts, February 14-July 26, 2020.

This Poem is a Nest

This Poem is a Nest
Author: Irene Latham
Publisher: Astra Publishing House
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2020-10-20
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1635924308

A Kirkus Reviews Best Book An NCTE Notable Poetry Book This beautiful poetry collection introduces readers to the art of found poetry as the poet writes a 37-line poem, "Nest," then finds 160 smaller poems within it. What can you find in a poem about a robin's nest? Irene Latham masterfully discovers "nestlings" or smaller poems about an astonishing variety of subjects--emotions, wild animals, natural landmarks on all seven continents, even planets and constellations. Each poem is a glorious spark of wonder that will prompt readers to look at the world afresh. The book includes an introduction detailing the principles of found poetry and blackout poetry, and a section of tips at the end. The joyous creativity in this volume is certain to inspire budding poets.

Great Elephant Escape, The

Great Elephant Escape, The
Author: Una Belle Townsend
Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2012-09-14
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781455615827

When two baby elephants escaped from the circus in 1975, it took eighteen days to find them. The authorities searched all over, but they were always one step behind this sneaky pair of fugitives. This colorful picture book follows these giant hide-and-seekers throughout Oklahoma as they evade capture for as long as they can.

Southwest Sunrise

Southwest Sunrise
Author: Nikki Grimes
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 39
Release: 2020-05-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1547600837

From Children's Literature Legacy Award winner Nikki Grimes and highly-acclaimed illustrator Wendell Minor comes a stunning picture book about the beauty of the natural world and finding a new place to call home. The beauty of the natural world is just waiting to be discovered . . . When Jayden touches down in New Mexico, he's uncertain how this place could ever be home. But if he takes a walk outside, he just might find something glorious. Flowers in bright shades . . . Birds and lizards and turtles, all with a story to tell . . . Red rock pillars towering in the distance . . . Turquoise sky as far as the eye can see . . . Perhaps this place could be home after all. Gorgeously poetic and visually stunning, this story from acclaimed creators Nikki Grimes and Wendell Minor celebrates the beauty of the Southwest as a young boy sees it for the very first time. Acclaim for One Last Word A Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor Winner A New York Times Editor's Choice