The Japanese Haiku; Its Essentials Nature, History, and Possibilities in English with Selected Examples by Kenneth Yasuda.
This book provides a comprehensive discussion of haiku not only explaining it but presenting a variety of authoritative opinions representative of both Eastern and Western thought. It provides an in-depth analysis of this art form.
I you would like to learn more about haiku from a historical Japanese perspective this book provides the information as to how haiku evolved. Early haiku poets are introduced to the reader and their writing style and the progression of their work is both highlighted and discussed. It also discusses the possibilities for poets wishing to explore haiku in English.
Its chapter are arranged as to An Approach to Haiku, Basic Principles, Haiku Nature, Crystallization, Historical View and The English Haiku: Conclusions.
The last several pages in the vook are devoted to selected haiku (experiments in English) for the reader's pleasure.
Charles E. Tuttle Company. Paperback. 1974.
Front cover shows light wear with rubbing. Otherwise nice and clean.