おくのほそ道 (Oku no Hosomichi)
by Matsuo Bashō
'おくのほそ道 (Oku no Hosomichi)' Summary
Oku no Hosomichi, meaning "The Narrow Road to the Deep North," is a travelogue and collection of haiku written by Matsuo Bashō. Published in 1694, it chronicles Bashō's journey through the rugged mountains and remote villages of northern Japan in 1689. Bashō's poetic observations of nature, his encounters with local people, and his reflections on life and death create a poignant and moving narrative. While a literal journey across Japan, it's also a philosophical one, exploring themes of transience, simplicity, and the beauty of the natural world. The work is considered a masterpiece of Japanese literature and a key text in the understanding of haiku.Book Details
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