Reflections of Our Time and Place

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A Prismatic Legacy of American Culture Through the Classic Japanese Forms of Haiku and Tanka Poetry

In Reflections of Our Times and Place, Devin McAnally presents a collection of classic-form haiku and tanka written in informal American English.

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In Reflections of Our Times and Place, Devin McAnally presents a collection of classic-form haiku and tanka written in informal American English. A collection of classic-form haiku and tanka poems is written in informal American English. Inspired by the timeless disciplines of ancient Japanese poetry, these poems seek to capture the spirit of our rapidly-changing culture, finding meaning in everyday life, history, nature, and the common experiences we all share. With simplicity and careful observation, McAnally explores people, values, and events that have shaped our times. Each poem invites the reader to pause, reflect, and discover how a few well-chosen words can reveal enduring truths.

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Author: Devin McAnally
Genre: Poetry
Publisher: Erin Go Bragh Publishing
Publication Year: 2026
Format: Hardback, Paperback, eBook
Length: 290
ASIN: B0HFTMLT3X
ISBN: 9781971005034
List Price: 49.95
eBook Price: 8.99

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