A review by jrt5166
One Hundred Poets, One Poem Each by Fujiwara no Teika

5.0

I picked this collection up at my local library on a total whim, and I am so glad I did! The poems were lovely, full of feeling and rich imagery. I very much appreciated the Introduction and Commentary sections because they made it possible for someone like me who knows literally nothing about the history of poetry in Japan to enjoy and (to some extent) understand the collection. It just blows my mind that a thousand years ago, poets in Japan were competing in poetry contests, and we still have their work to admire today.