Write like Issa: A Haiku How-To

by David G. Lanoue

Kobayashi Issa (1763-1828) was a brilliant master of Japanese haiku. This instructional book offers six lessons on how to write haiku based on examples from Issa and from twenty-first century poets who are following his creative path.

Genres: Poetry, Nonfiction, Writing

111 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 22, 2017

Reviews

[Doug Sahlin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another take on writing Haiku. The author does a good job of showing how Issa is different than Basho and other Haiku masters. His book illustrates several great Haiku by Issa and examples of other haiku poets with a style similar to Issa. It made me look at my haiku differently. This is a good reference that is well written.

[Michael Bee · Rating 5 out of 5]

great

really great material. charmingly written. I come back to it frequently recommend it both too skilled and the new hai jin

[Robert Faron · Rating 5 out of 5]

Haiku emerging

The deep assessment of Issa haiku contemplated with form and substance and conveyed with explanation and examples in great empathy for past and present poets. A poetic and life lesson for the reader to experience and learn from.

[Rosemary Nissen-Wade · Rating 5 out of 5]

A delight to read and learn from

Issa’s work is very endearing; Lanoue’s deep understanding of Issa makes it even more so. In attempting, with this guidance, to ‘write like Issa’, I feel I have come much closer to appreciating what haiku is at source, and what it can be.

[Dan Burt · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.4 stars.

[Jim · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am going to reread parts of it several times.

[Christine Goodnough · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting and very thorough.

Mr Lanoue gives us a thorough introfuction to the art of haiku as well as presenting the life and thinking of Issa, one of its one masters.