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A good translation of Basho?

Started by Bea, January 07, 2011, 05:40:04 PM

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Bea

January 07, 2011, 05:40:04 PM
I would like to get a copy of Basho's "A Narrow Road to the Interior," but I understand there are many different translations, some better than others.

Could anyone suggest a good author/translator for this book?

Thanks.
Bea

AlanSummers

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January 07, 2011, 05:48:45 PM
I don't think anyone can recommend just one book.  Most of us have a collection of this haibun and other works.

One book that's praised is Cid's:
http://www.amazon.com/Back-Roads-Far-Towns-Oku-No-Hosomichi/dp/0880014679

You can get this secondhand from Amazon from $6.45 onwards.

Bill gives it a great review on Amazon too!

Enjoy! ;-)

Alan

Bea

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January 07, 2011, 08:14:54 PM
Thanks bunches, Alan!

And I appreciate the link- I went ahead and ordered it!

Best wishes, Bea
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