Jakuren
Illustration — Jakuren in the Hyakunin Isshu. Jakuren (also known as Fujiwara no Sadanaga (藤原定長) before becoming a monk) (1139–1202) was a Japanese Buddhist priest and poet. He was adopted by the noted poet Fujiwara no Shunzei upon the death of Shunzei's younger brother.
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Jakuren
Jakuren (1139-1202) · Public domain
- Born
- 1139.
- Died
- 1202.
- Nationality
- Japan.
- Occupation
- poet and writer.
- Languages
- Japanese.
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Illustration — Jakuren in the Hyakunin Isshu. Jakuren (also known as Fujiwara no Sadanaga (藤原定長) before becoming a monk) (1139–1202) was a Japanese Buddhist priest and poet. He was adopted by the noted poet Fujiwara no Shunzei upon the death of Shunzei's younger brother.
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Identity and origins
Identity and origins
Shunzei originally intended for Sadanaga to be his heir; however, he subsequently had two male offspring of his own, and Sadanaga was forced to step aside in favor of Fujiwara no Sadaie. Taking Saigyo as his model, he traveled around the country, composing poems of his travels. He was well regarded in his time and frequently associated with Fujiwara no Teika. He was one of the six compilers of the eighth imperial waka anthology, the famous Shin Kokin Wakashū, and thirty-five of his poems were selected for the work. One of his poems was included in the famous poetry anthology Hyakunin Isshu. His 117 poems were selected for "Senzai Wakashu" (Collection of Japanese Poetry of a Thousand Years) and other successive Chokusen Wakashu (anthology of Japanese poetry compiled by Imperial command). His personal collection on poetry is "Jakuren Hoshi shu."
The authorities additionally record the heading Priest Jakuren. His recorded language was Japanese. His recorded confession was Buddhism. He was the child of Shunkai.
17th century
Hishikawa Moronobu (attributed to) (Japan, circa 1618-1694) · Image: http: Gallery: http: archive copy at the Wayback Machine
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1139
Jakuren born.
1202
Jakuren died.
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- “Jakuren”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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- Wikidata, structured authority record Q1679717: Jakuren
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- Gemeinsame Normdatei 1089685807, Jakuren.
General reference · Deutsche Nationalbibliothek
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A Study of Jakuren's [寂蓮] Waka-Poems Found in Some Private Anthologes, 2001
The priest Jakuren and his poetry: a reflection of late-twelfth century poetics, 1997
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