The Essence of Haiku as Perceived by Western Haijin

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Title

The Essence of Haiku as Perceived by Western Haijin

Subject

Haiku definitions; variety in perceptions of haiku; haiku characteristics.

Description

Max Verhart asked for definitions of haiku from a large number of Western haiku poets, and surveyed the results from a number of perspectives. This essay presents the results of his study.

Creator

Verhart, Max

Source

http://www.modernhaiku.org/essays/VerhartEssentialHaiku.html

Publisher

Modern Haiku
38.2

Date

Summer 2007

Rights

All rights reserved. This essay is republished here with the kind permission of the author.