Bennett, Jean, edited by, - Japanese Love Poems.

NY, Doubleday, 1976. 1st ed. VG in G DJ. Nearly 200 love poems from Japan's classic poets, ancient and modern, are ncluded in this magnificent collection. Ancient. Japanese poetry was the poetry of the court which enjoyed two kinds of love: marital and illicit. Most marriages were arranged in childhood was often a deep affection and regard that grew after marriage. On the other hand illicit love affairs were common, most ladies of letters were courtesans, and a great deal of Japanese poetry refer to this kind of love which included clandestine meetings, pain of separation, the agony of unrequited love are common themes. "Whenyour blood boils, Do what you will, I've given this body, To you." Striking cover gilt drawing with red sun on white binding. DJ edge wear.

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