About Sonome
Lived 1664 – 1726 (aged 61–62). Sonome was a Japanese poet, writer and tenja.
Shiba Sonome (1664–1726, 斯波 園女) was a Japanese zen poet. She was an acquaintance and friend of Matsuo Bashō, and their correspondence is a treasure of zen and haiku history. On a final visit in 1694, Bashō paid homage to her in a haiku, hiragiku no me ni tatete miru chiri mo nashi, 白菊の目に立てゝ見る塵もなし, in the eye of a white chrysanthemum, there is not a speck of dust.
Sonome was known for the purity of her spirit and her poetry, which possessed a frank and immediate sense of purpose. Her published works include, Kiku no Chiri, 菊の塵, Dust on Chrysanthemums.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sonome?
Japanese poet
When was Sonome born?
Sonome was born in 1664.
When did Sonome die?
Sonome died on 21 May 1726.
What was Sonome's occupation?
Sonome was a poet, writer and tenja.
What nationality was Sonome?
Sonome was Japanese.
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