One Hundred Great Books In Haiku

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Classic books distilled to Haiku form.

This book is perfect for anyone who wants to get a taste of classic literature but doesn't have the time or patience to read the full books. Each Haiku captures the essence of the book's plot or character in a concise and creative manner. It's a great conversation starter and can be used to impress friends with your knowledge of literature.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

One Hundred Great Books In Haiku

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ISBN: 9780670915774
Authors: David Bader
Date of Publication: 2005-11-03
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Creative Nonfiction
Goodreads rating: 3.86
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Why spend weeks slogging through The Iliad when you can just read the haiku? From Homer to Milton to Dostoyevsky, the classics are finally within reach of today's busy readers.In the sixteenth century Zen monks in Japan developed the haiku, a poem consisting of three unrhymed lines of five, seven and five syllables. Now, in One hundred great books in haiku, David Bader applies this ancient poetic form to the literary canon. The formal requirements of the haiku have, admittedly, necessitated a few cuts: characters, plot, dialogue and descriptive passages aren't what they were. Still, these are small sacrifices in view of the huge savings in time and shelf space. Avoid eyestrain, reduce deforestation and show off your literary prowess at cocktail parties. It's the perfect gift for book lovers with short attention spans.
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Classic books distilled to Haiku form.

This book is perfect for anyone who wants to get a taste of classic literature but doesn't have the time or patience to read the full books. Each Haiku captures the essence of the book's plot or character in a concise and creative manner. It's a great conversation starter and can be used to impress friends with your knowledge of literature.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.