Two of the best-loved and most intensely Japanese works of their kind, famous for their beautiful, delicate verse and insight into the human condition. From the 17th century, Narrow Road takes the form of a travel diary, tracing the poet'sjourney into the northern interior. Hojoki, a work from the 12th century, is a meditation on the transience of the world. "This outstanding production is an excellent introduction to two of the staples of Japanese literature."—AudioFile