The Garden Of Bright Waters; One Hundred And Twenty Asiatic Love Poems

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Exploring various facets of romantic relationships, this collection features love poems from Persian, Chinese, Indian, Japanese, and other Asian traditions, translated by E. Powys Mathers. Each section introduces the cultural context of the poems, which range from humorous to passionate. Themes include the beauty of nature, the pain of separation, and the longing for closeness, all conveyed through vivid imagery and symbolic language. Celebrating the universal experience of love, this anthology also highlights the rich diversity of Asian poetic traditions.