One Evening's Talk on the Hyakunin Isshu (Hyakunin Isshu Hitoyogatari)

Oishi Matora

Published by Tsurugaya Kuhshi, 1833

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1833 Japanese Samurai Poetry Hyakunin Isshu Waka Edo Oishi Matora of Nagoya A rare, 19th century Japanese woodblock print of Hyakunin Isshu Hitoyogatari by Oishi Matora. Oishi Matora of Nagoya was a student of Hokusai. Hyakunin Isshu Hitoyogatari is a classical Japanese anthology of one hundred Japanese waka by one hundred poets. The most famous and standard version was compiled by Fujiwara no Teika. Waka poetry from the Heian period which became very popular in Japan from the 16th century with this work becoming one of the most important literary works on poetry from the Edo period. The work contains calligraphy, notes and anecdotes on waka poetry by zaki, Masayoshi. This rare 1833 woodblock print is written in a column handwritten format with furigana for easier reading and includes illustrations of samurai battles, scenery, ships, lords and ladies, castles, temples, demons, and more! Item number: #16610 Price: $950 Oishi Matora One Evening's Talk on the Hyakunin Isshu (Hyakunin Isshu Hitoyogatari) Naniwa [Osaka]: Tsurugaya Kuh shi, Tenpo 4 [1833] Details: Collation: Complete with all pages; 9 volumes References: Iwanami, Kokusho So Mokuroku 1306725; Waseda University # 30 D0113 Keio University, Japanese Culture Through Rare Books Language: Japanese Binding: Softcover; tight and secure Size: ~10in X 7.25in (25.5cm x 18.5cm) Very rare and desirable Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 16610 Photos available upon request.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: One Evening's Talk on the Hyakunin Isshu (Hyakunin Isshu Hitoyogatari)
• Publisher: Tsurugaya Kuhshi
• Publication Date: 1833
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Near Fine