The Poems of Nakahara Chuya by Nakahara Chuya Paperback Book 9780852442555

Born in 1907 Nakahara Chuya was one of the most gifted and colourful of Japanamprsquos early modern poets A bohemian romantic his death at the early age of thirty coupled with the delicacy of his imagery have led to him being compared to the greatest of Frenchampnbspsymbolist poetsSince the Second World War Nakaharaamprsquos stature has risen and his poetry is now ranked among the finest Japanese verse of the 20th century Influenced by both Symbolism and Dada he created lyrics renowned for their songlike eloquence their personal imagery and their poignant charm This selection of poems from throughout Nakaharaamprsquos creative life includes collected and uncollected work and draws on recent scholarship to give a full account of this extraordinary figure