{"title":"Ono no Komachi","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the enigmatic and timeless poet, Ono no Komachi. As one of the most celebrated figures in Japanese literature, Komachi's work has captivated readers for centuries with its blend of profound emotion and exquisite imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOno no Komachi, a legendary poet from the Heian period, is renowned for her exceptional skill in waka poetry. Her verses, often infused with themes of love, beauty, and the passage of time, reflect the delicate aesthetic sensibilities of her era. A true cultural icon, she is one of the \"Six Japanese Poets of the Early Heian Period,\" known for her mastery of capturing fleeting moments in nature and human emotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur curated selection includes works such as \u003cem\u003eThe Ink Dark Moon\u003c\/em\u003e, a collection of classic poems that bring together the passionate and poignant expressions of Komachi. These translations make her poetry accessible to modern readers while retaining the essence and elegance of the original writings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into this collection to explore the artistic and cultural significance of Ono no Komachi's legacy. Whether you're a seasoned poetry enthusiast or a newcomer to Japanese literature, you'll find her works inspiring and deeply moving. Allow yourself to be transported to the enchanting world of Heian-era Japan and discover why Ono no Komachi remains a beacon in the literary arts.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-ink-dark-moon-by-izumi-shikibu-9781784878245","title":"The Ink Dark Moon","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA captivating and unexpected collection of two female Japanese poets from the 9th and 10th centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere is a collection of sexy, brief, fleeting poems about love, lust, and longing. They originate from a time in Japanese history when aristocratic women of the Heian court were free to marry and conduct love affairs according to their desires. Education and refinement were so highly valued that the courtly manner of expressing oneself, whether to give condolences for a death, to send back a forgotten fan, or to heighten the anticipation of a lover's visit, was with a poem of just five lines. A convention of secrecy surrounding love affairs fills these verses with palpable emotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese vivid and erotic poems express love in all its forms and do so with amazing economy of words, unforgettable imagery, and breath-taking modernity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eINTRODUCED BY NIKITA GILL\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'They are full of dreams, of autumns, of lovers known or not yet met, of desire, wonderment, loneliness' - Irish Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTranslated by Jane Hirshfield with Mariko Aratani, this is an edition that brings the story of the poems to life with a detailed introduction and notes on the translation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46298764902636,"sku":"9781784878245","price":24.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13397283482823.jpg?v=1743040814"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/ono-no-komachi.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}