Kobayashi Issa
Japanese poet also known as Kobayashi Yataro.
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Oct 6, 2021 • 39min
Carl Phillips reads Kobayashi Issa‘s ”[The world of dew]” trans. Noyobuki Yuasa
Carl Phillips reads Kobayashi Issa's haunting haiku about the death of a child. The speakers discuss the power of context in poetry and explore the tug of war between stability and unpredictability. They delve into the challenges of parenthood and reflect on gift costs, gun ownership, and moments of uncertainty. The hosts end with light banter and plans for future meetings.
