"Back Roads to Far Towns: Basho's Oku-No-Hosomichi" is a trade paperback book published by HarperCollins in 1996. It is part of the Ecco Travels Series, featuring a reprint of Matsu Basho's original work in Japanese. The book, with a total of 176 pages, explores the genre of biography, travel, and literary criticism, with a focus on Asia, Japan, and Asian/Japanese literature. The illustrations by Ikutada and Hayakama add visual interest to the narrative, making it an engaging read for those interested in the intricate journey of Basho through the back roads of Japan.
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