Japanese Poetry

""Japanese Poetry: The Uta"" is a book written by Arthur Waley and published in 1919. The book is a collection of translations of Japanese poetry, specifically focusing on the Uta, a form of traditional Japanese poetry. The Uta is a short poem consisting of 31 syllables, divided into five lines of 5, 7, 5, 7, and 7 syllables respectively. Waley's translations are accompanied by an introduction that provides context for the poems and explains the history and significance of the Uta in Japanese culture. The book includes poems from a variety of Japanese poets, ranging from the classical period to the early 20th century. Overall, ""Japanese Poetry: The Uta"" is a valuable resource for those interested in Japanese literature and culture, providing a glimpse into the beauty and complexity of traditional Japanese poetry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.