Hachidaishū Books in Order
first eight collections of waka poetry, of the larger Nijūichidaishū (Collections of the Twenty-One Eras), Japan's 21 imperial collections (chokusenshū)
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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The Gosen Wakashū, also known as Gosenshū, is the second imperial anthology of Japanese waka. It was compiled in 951 at the request of Emperor…
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The Shūi Wakashū, often abbreviated as Shūishū, is the third imperial anthology of waka poetry from Heian period Japan. It was compiled by Emperor…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Hachidaishū books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Gosen Wakashū”. Start with “Gosen Wakashū.”
How many books are in the Hachidaishū series?
We list 2 books , published in 950.
Where can I buy the Hachidaishū books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.