num_pages: 194
description: Behind the life and work - the prose and poetry - of a literary genius. The only comprehensive study that examines all areas of Basho's work, including haibun, renku and critical commentaries.
language: English
title: Matsuo Bashō
titlecomplete: Matsuo Bashō
genres: Japan, Biography, Japanese Literature, Literature, Poetry, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 119
publisher: Kodansha International