This is Saichi Maruya's "Shin Shin Hyakunin Isshu," a collection of outstanding waka poems with commentary. Following Fujiwara Teika's "Ogura Hyakunin Isshu" and Minamoto no Yoshihisa's "Shin Hyakunin Isshu," this book presents a new selection of one hundred poems, avoiding duplication. This book won the Jiro Osaragi Prize. It is organized into sections mirroring the imperial anthologies, such as Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter, Love, and Travel, with insightful annotations for each poem. Recommended for those interested in court waka, Japanese literature, and collections of poems and criticism. *Please examine the photos to assess the condition. Please be aware of age-related deterioration and sun-fading on the cover.