/lit/ - Literature

>>7401947
>>7401966

I wish I knew of an essay that was more mono-no-aware-centered. I read a lot of buddhist texts and such, particularly zen stuff, and that really helps.

Americans already dwell on the past and love writng/reading about nostalgia - probably related to being uprooted from any "home country" - but it's usually portrayed too sad or too happy for me. The japanese idea is much much subtler and spiritual.

I think "slice of life" is becoming more and more popular here, but it rarely comes off as spiritual or profound. That's what I'm struggling with, i think.

Do you read William Carlos Williams? He's got a very American style that also reminds me of, like basho or something.