The Basho Variations

The collection features thirty-four innovative translations of Basho's renowned haiku, showcasing a playful and experimental approach to poetry. It draws inspiration from notable works like Raymond Queneau's Exercises in Style and joins a lineage of unique interpretations that challenge traditional forms. The book celebrates the creativity of language and the fluidity of meaning, connecting with other contemporary works that reinterpret Basho's legacy through a modern lens, including collaborations from Gary Barwin and Derek Beaulieu.