The Haiku Seasons: Poetry of the Natural World

by William J. Higginson

In a wonderfully lucid way, The Haiku Seasons presents the historical and modern Japanese usage of seasonal themes in poetry. It shows, as nothing else in the literature has done, the growing dialogue between poets in Japan and other countries. The ways to create, use, and enjoy a saijiki (seasonal guide and anthology) and the samples from an international saijiki should prove fascinating to everyone interested in haiku and related poetry. An extremely valuable work!

Genres: Poetry

171 pages, Paperback

First published November 30, 1996

Reviews

[David Rullo · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nice reference. Begins to put seasonal haiku into a reference english poets can use and understand and even goes to some length discussing nonseasonal and modern haikus. A good primer and fine introduction to anyone looking to delve deeper into the world of haiku.

[Liam Malone · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shows the importance of and what are words related to different seasons. Cherry refers to cherry blossoms and thus spring. Full moon or simply moon connotes Autumn.

[Linda · Rating 3 out of 5]

A bit dry, probably better as a reference to look up something seasonal than it is to read cover to cover.