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A Flash of Lightning: On Reading David Joiner’s “The Heron Catchers”

A Flash of Lightning: On Reading David Joiner’s “The Heron Catchers”

by Rebecca Copeland | Nov 8, 2023 | Japanese Culture

Herons are lithe, elegant birds. Gliding over water, nesting in fields, or soaring through the air, the heron’s perceived ability to transcend the elements has led to fabulous fairytales, stately dances, and sublime paintings. Haiku poet Matsuo Bashō wrote verses...

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