Matsuo Bashō was a GREAT poet and what he could do with three short lines of verse was, and still is, amazing.
Apart from yourself, Lao Tzu and Issa, Basho is my favourite haiku master. What he does with three lines is indeed amazing!
Issa is another personal favorite of mine, so amicable and so quirky! I should translate some Lao Tzu poems. But for me Basho is the Sappho of haiku.
That's high praise indeed, and a lovely expression that one can appreciate instantly: 'the Sappho of the haiku'!
Yes, very high praise but I think he was that good.
I did get a volume of Basho's poems on Amazon not so long ago. And now, I also have your translations in front of me - so I'm ready for a little feast of Basho. All I need is a glass of wine!
Please let me know how my translations compare. To be honest, I think some of mine are the best, but I may be biased!
You’re just modest. You’re the best translator alive. I I‘ve seen way more of your translations than anybody, and I know that for certain
Apart from yourself, Lao Tzu and Issa, Basho is my favourite haiku master. What he does with three lines is indeed amazing!
Issa is another personal favorite of mine, so amicable and so quirky! I should translate some Lao Tzu poems. But for me Basho is the Sappho of haiku.
That's high praise indeed, and a lovely expression that one can appreciate instantly: 'the Sappho of the haiku'!
Yes, very high praise but I think he was that good.
I did get a volume of Basho's poems on Amazon not so long ago. And now, I also have your translations in front of me - so I'm ready for a little feast of Basho. All I need is a glass of wine!
Please let me know how my translations compare. To be honest, I think some of mine are the best, but I may be biased!
You’re just modest. You’re the best translator alive. I I‘ve seen way more of your translations than anybody, and I know that for certain