R. H. Blyth

'Zen in English Literature and Oriental Classics'

Bog | Engelsk

It was R.H Blyth's belief that "all that is good in European literature and culture is simply and solely that which is in accordance with the Spirit of Zen." He thereafter applied himself to the task of searching the writings of East and Wes

'A History of Haiku (Volume Two)'

Bog | Engelsk

Of all forms of poetry and literature, haiku is likely the least amenable to chronological treatment. Haiku comprises moments of vision, and a "history of moments" is hardly achievable. If we were to choose one for such a task, however, a strong