This translation of the Makura-kotoba, a classic collection of Japanese poetry, is a must-read for anyone interested in Japanese literature. Frederick Victor Dickins was a respected scholar of Japanese culture, and his translations capture the beauty and elegance of these ancient poems. This edition includes notes and commentary, making it an invaluable resource for scholars and students alike. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.