The Hundred Poets Compared
Henk Herwig
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The Hundred Poets Compared
by Henk Herwig, Henk J. Herwig, Joshua S. Mostow
Published
2005
Publisher
Hotei
Pages
255
ISBN-13
9789074822824
Description
The Hundred Poets Compared is about a 100-print series made by three famous Ukiyo-e artists of the 19th century: Kuniyoshi, Hiroshige, and Kunisada. Each print compares one of the poems from the most-beloved collection of Japanese poetry, The One Hundred Poets, One Poem Each (Hyakunin Isshu), with a scene from Japanese history or theatre. Begun during the repressive Tenpô Reforms, the series includes many surreptitious portraits of popular actors. Herwig and Mostow explain each episode depicted and its connection to its particular poem, providing a translation of the commentary text on each print and the identification of actors and performances. This work will be welcome to Ukiyo-e collectors and scholars, as well as those interested in Kabuki and Japanese legends.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Hundred Poets Compared?
This edition of The Hundred Poets Compared has approximately 255 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Hundred Poets Compared?
For most readers, The Hundred Poets Compared typically takes between 5h 19m and 3h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 63,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 15m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 63,750 words
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What is the word count of The Hundred Poets Compared?
The estimated word count for The Hundred Poets Compared is approximately 63,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The Hundred Poets Compared?
The Hundred Poets Compared was written by Henk Herwig, Henk J. Herwig, Joshua S. Mostow.
When was The Hundred Poets Compared published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2005. The original work may have been published on a different date.