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# The Ink Dark Moon: Love Poems by Onono Komachi and Izumi Shikibu, Women of the Ancient Court of Japan (Vintage Classics)

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- **What is this?** The Ink Dark Moon: Love Poems by Onono Komachi and Izumi Shikibu, Women of the Ancient Court of Japan (Vintage Classics) by ono no komachiizumi shikibujane hirshfieldmariko aratani
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## Customer Reviews

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    Excellent Collection for Study and Enjoyment
  

*by T***O on Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2019*

Japanese poetry is a favorite of mine, and so it is no surprised that I adored this collection. The introduction gives a short biography of the two women – short because little is known about either. From there, the introduction moves into the culture and tradition of poetry writing in the era when these women lived (800 AD – 1100?AD). In the court of Japan, writing poetry was considered an essential skill, on that could bring fame or censure. To write poetry well was considered the height of good breeding and intelligence. These two women, Ono no Komachi and Izumi Shikibu are considered two of the best female poets to ever live, both in Japan and in the world, and are part of the Thirty-Six Female Immortals of Poetry. After reading this collection, it is obvious why they are considered the greats. With economy of words, with striking imagery and subtly, both women express emotions from deep within the human experience. While it would be impossible to include all the ones that I loved, I have offered a small sample below.I thought to pickthe flower of forgettingfor myself,but I found italready growing in his heartMy longing for you –Too strong to keep within bounds.At least no one can blame meWhen I go to you at nightAlong the Road of DreamsThe Hunting LanternsOn Mount Ogura have gone,The deer are calling for their mates….How easily I might sleep,If only I didn’t share their fears.In this worldLove has no color –Yet how deeplyMy bodyIs stained by yours.When the water-freezingWinter arrivesThe floating reds look rooted,As if stillnessWere their own desire.As for the collection, this is perfect. Editor Jane Hirschfield and translator Mariko Aratani bring to life these women, and let their words and hearts and experiences live again. At the end of the collection is a find explanation of how the word were translated, part of what makes this collection so worthwhile. Perfect for the lover of poetry, or the student of Japan.

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    A beautiful scholarly work
  

*by R***T on Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2022*

These two women poets produced beautiful poetic works a thousand years ago.  The treat for the reader is that the poems are as lovely and fresh today as the day they were originally written. I consider this book a must-have for my library.

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    A beautiful and unique collection of love poems from two women poets from the Heian period.
  

*by J***E on Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2015*

I have a passion for all kinds of poetry but my favorite poetic forms have been the Asian variety from China and Japan.  I have also read and wrote reviews of numerous volumes of Asian poetry.  This unique collection (The Ink Dark Moon: Love poems by Ono No Komachi and Izumi Shikibu women of the ancient court of Japan translated by Jane Hirshfield with Mariko Aratani) of Japanese love poems are just fantastic and beautiful.The ancient Heian court of imperial Japan was one of the most culturally advanced societies at that time.  Women played an important part of this cultural enlightenment, writing some of the most profound poetry and stories at that time.  These poems provide an insight into the love thoughts between lovers among the Heian elite.  The emotional feelings come out in these poems in a clear and concise way which is a pure joy to read.This is a classic that lovers of Japanese poetry will want to have in their personal collection.  I was moved by the pure beauty of these poems written with emotional experiences and intellectual wit of these two ladies of the court.Rating:  5 Stars.  Joseph J. Truncale (Haiku Moments: How to read, write and enjoy haiku)

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