The Narrow Road: Haibun & Travel Writing

The Narrow Road: Haibun & Travel Writing — In 1689, the poet Matsuo Bashō embarked on a 1,500-mile journey that would birth a new poetic form: the haibun, a combination of prose and haiku. In this 90-minute generative workshop, we’ll chart the history of the haibun from 17th century Japan to the present before drafting our own work. You’ll learn to recognize what gives your journey mono no aware (ah-WAR-ay)—or the capacity for certain objects to conjure up longing, sadness, or empathy— and gain insight into a hybrid form that lends itself to introspection and self-awareness.

Hosted by our January Resident, Mark Schoenfield.