The Narrow Road to the Deep North by Matsuo Bashō
"The Narrow Road to the Deep North" is a travelogue that depicts the author's journey through the remote and desolate northern regions of Japan. The narrative combines prose and haiku poetry to capture the beauty and spirituality of nature, as well as the author's introspective thoughts and philosophical insights. The journey is not just physical but also spiritual, as the author seeks to understand his place in the world and the essence of the human condition.
The 1365th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1694
- Nationality
- Japanese
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Japanese
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- 1024th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- The New Lifetime Reading Plan (The New Lifetime Reading Plan)
- Man Booker Prize (Man Booker Prize)
- The Best Travel Books of All Time, According to Authors (Condé Nast)