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EDO PERIOD HAIKU POET. “Matsuo Basho (1644 – 1694). He was to elevate “haikai” (the original form of “haiku”) to a sophisticated literary art. It emphasizes the atmosphere of “sabi” (elegant simplicity), “shiori” (a deep sympathetic feeling for both nature and humanity), “hosomi” (understatement) and “karomi” (a light tone). It is also focussed on the mood of “yugen”, spiritual profundity expressing the inner beauty of art and nature and “kanjaku”, a serene desolation.”

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