Book · 1998 · Literary Criticism
Chiyo-ni
Woman Haiku Master
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So what was the name of the book, then, Chiyo-ni? Is that it? Kevin Rose: Yeah, it's Chiyo-ni: Woman Haiku Master. That's the one I purchased.
Why people recommend it
Chiyo-ni by Patricia Donegan, Yoshie Ishibashi, and Chiyo-ni is a biographical and poetic exploration of the legendary eighteenth-century female haiku master. Kevin Rose discussed the book on The Tim Ferriss Show in an episode titled #690: The Random Show, Rare Drinking Edition — Affordable Luxuries, Brain Stimul. Rose brought up the work by asking if the listeners were familiar with the unique poetry and history of Chiyo-ni. He then confirmed the exact title, Chiyo-ni: Woman Haiku Master, sharing that it was a recent purchase he had made. The mention highlighted an appreciation for traditional Japanese art forms, minimalist poetry, and historical literary figures whose works continue to inspire modern readers. Through this casual yet enthusiastic exchange, the podcast drew attention to the beauty of haiku and the significant artistic contributions of historical women writers, encouraging audiences to explore niche literary history and poetic mastery outside of mainstream contemporary reading lists.
Every mention
Kevin Rose So what was the name of the book, then, Chiyo-ni? Is that it? Kevin Rose: Yeah, it's Chiyo-ni: Woman Haiku… 2
“It's Chiyo-ni. Are you familiar with it? C-H-I-Y-O, Chiyo-ni, N-I. Is that how you would say that?”
“So what was the name of the book, then, Chiyo-ni? Is that it? Kevin Rose: Yeah, it's Chiyo-ni: Woman Haiku Master. That's the one I purchased.”
