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1) Toward the distant islands: new & selected poems

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Collects works by American poet Hayden Carruth, including lyrics; narratives; comic, meditative, and erotic poems; and reflections on the natural world.

2) The return of the river: the selected poems of Roberto Sosa

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Sosa, Roberto

3) The poetry of Zen

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Presents a collection of Zen poetry from the beginning of Zen Buddhism to the twentieth century and includes works and short biographies of poets such as Lao Tzu, Han Shan, Li Po, and Dogen Kigen.

4) The essential Chuang Tzu

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Zhuangzi

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The ancient Chinese text known as CHUANG TZU has been translated into English many times, but never with the freshness, accessibility, and accuracy of this remarkable rendering--the result of a unique collaboration between one of America's premier poet-translators and a leading Chinese scholar. At turns playful and acerbic, the book presents a philosophy of life that is politically radical and deeply spiritual.

5) River of stars: selected poems of Yosano Akiko

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Yosano, Akiko

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One of the most famous Japanese writers of the 20th century, Yosano Akiko is the author of more than 75 books. Although probably best known for her exquisite erotic poetry, Akiko's work also championed the causes of feminism, pacifism, and social reform. "River of Stars" is her first book presenting the full breadth of her poetic vision. Illustrations.