Plum Blossom and Green Willow
Japanese Surimono Poetry Prints from the Ashmolean Museum
(Autor) Clare Pollard"This book introduces over forty surimono in the collection of the Ashmolean Museum and provides readers with an insight into the refined and cultivated Japanese literati culture of the early nineteenth century. As well as exploring the customs, legends, figures and objects depicted, it presents new translations of the humorous poems (kyoka) that lie at the heart of surimono, and highlights the intricate relationship that existed between the poetry and accompanying images."--Cover.
Clare Pollard
Clare Pollard is a British poet and playwright known for her bold and provocative works. Her most famous collection, "Changeling," explores themes of identity, motherhood, and transformation. Pollard's writing is marked by its raw honesty, feminist perspective, and fearless exploration of taboo subjects. She has made significant contributions to contemporary literature.