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(★)´MaG-0009´ es mismo libro. (Senryu [witty haiku-style poems] have been a popular vehicle for social commentary and criticism in Japan for over two centuries. This book contains 100 senryu that have appeared over the last eight years in Japan´s most popular newspaper, the Yomiuri. Everything from politics to sports to entertainment is covered. Each senryu is presented in the original Japanese with romanized readings, an English translation, an original illustration, and notes that provide background information to help readers understand the events and people behind the poem. It´s not just for poetry buffs -anyone with an interest in the events that have shaped Japan in the ´90s will enjoy this book.) |