The narrow path to Oko

Author's name: Matsuo Basho Publisher: Al-Takween for Publishing and Distribution Year of publication: 2019 Literary classification: Poetry and Criticism Book overview: The narrow path to Oku by Matsuo Basho ... The book discusses the journey undertaken by the poet on foot for one hundred and fifty days, along with his notes and reflections. Matsuo Basho's original name is Matsuo Munefusa (1644-1694), and he is a Japanese poet, the greatest master of "Haiku" poetry without dispute, also skilled in Japanese prose poetry or "Haibon." Along with Shikanatsu Monza-Imon and Ehara Saikaku, he forms the pillars of Japanese literature during the period known as the "Golden Osaka Century." Matsuo Basho was a budding swordsman; he lost his master and teacher, and his death had a profound impact on him, leading him to withdraw from court life, renounce worldly life, and wander the earth aimlessly, contemplating, teaching, and expressing his calm philosophy through poetry.