Background
Higginson, William J. was born on December 17, 1938 in New York City. Son of William J. Higginson and Nellie (Roby) Higginson Mackay.
(The Haiku Handbook is the first book to give the reader e...)
The Haiku Handbook is the first book to give the reader everything needed to begin writing or teaching haiku. It presents haiku poets writing in English, Spanish, French, German, and five other languages on an equal footing with Japanese poets. Not only are the four great Japanese masters of the haiku represented (Basho, Buson, Issa, and Shiki) but also several major Western authors not commonly known to have written haiku. The book presents a concise history of the Japanese haiku, including the dynamic changes throughout the twentieth century as the haiku has been adapted to suburban and industrial settings. Full chapters are offered on form, the seasons in haiku, and haiku craft, plus background on the Japanese poetic tradition, and the effect of translation on our understanding of haiku. Other unique features are the lesson plans for both elementary and secondary school use; and lists of haiku publishers and magazines (in several languages). The Handbook concludes with a full reference section of haiku-related terms, bibliography, and a comprehensive season-word list to aid in understanding and appreciating Japanese haiku.
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(Haiku are rapidly becoming an international poetic form. ...)
Haiku are rapidly becoming an international poetic form. "Haiku World" comprises an anthology of 1000 haiku written poets in 45 different countries - all present in both their original language and in English.
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Now back in print, this important guide written by an established expert introduces haiku and related poetry while explaining the essential role of the seasons using examples from around the world. William J. Higginson is a former president of the Haiku Society of America and the author of numerous haiku collections.
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Higginson, William J. was born on December 17, 1938 in New York City. Son of William J. Higginson and Nellie (Roby) Higginson Mackay.
Certified in Japanese studies with honors, Yale University, 1960; Bachelor in English with honors, Southern Connecticut State College, 1969.
Teacher mathematics, Saddle River (New Jersey) Country Day School, 1969-1970; hard goods manager, Grand Way Department Stores, Paramus, New Jersey, 1970-1973; instructor, Union County College, Cranford, New Jersey, 1979-1990; public, editor, From Here Press, Santa Fe, since 1975; editor, Haiku Southwest, Santa Fe, 1993-1995; coordinator, S.W. Literature Center Writers Reading Series, since 1993. Consultant writing, teacher writing New Jersey State Council Arts, Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, Japan Air Lines, Yamagata Prefecture, Recursos de Santa Fe, Arts and Sciences Prodns., Teachers and Writers Collaborative, Katydid Books and others. Speaker, lecturer, literature readings at numerous colleges, conferences, symposia, also television and radio appearances.
( Now back in print, this important guide written by an e...)
(The Haiku Handbook is the first book to give the reader e...)
(Haiku are rapidly becoming an international poetic form. ...)
(First edition, limited to 200 copies.)
(poems signed by author)
(Revised)
Administrator Union County Office Cultural and Heritage Affairs, Elizabeth, New Jersey, 1983-1991. Member Governor's Task Force on Literacy in the Arts, New Jersey, 1987-1989. With United States Air Force, 1959-1963.
Member Poets, Playwrights, Editors, Essayists and Novelists association American Center, Haiku Society of America (president 1976, Merit Book awards 1972, 87).
Married Penny Harter, 1980.