Read a Classic

I am currently rereading Narrow Road to the Interior by Matsuo Basho (1644 to 1694). Some scholars say that when it comes to haiku, there is only Basho, but he was also an artist and travel writer.
Narrow Road to the Interior is the last of his travel Journals. I am reading the Sam Hamill translation which includes three additional travel journals, 250 selected haiku, and a lengthy introduction by the translator. Hamill's end notes are also a valuable resource.
The book is a great read, and an inspiration to write.