James William Hackett Explained

James William Hackett
Birth Date:August 6, 1929
Birth Place:Seattle, Washington, U.S.
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Field:Poetry (haiku)

James William Hackett (August 6, 1929 – November 9, 2015)[1] was an American poet who is most notable for his work with haiku in English. The James W. Hackett Annual International Award for Haiku, named after him, was administered by the British Haiku Society from 1991 to 2009.[2] His books include Bug Haiku, The Way of Haiku, Zen Haiku and Other Zen Poems, and A Traveler's Haiku.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: James William Hackett. The Haiku Foundation. 21 August 2019.
  2. http://britishhaikusociety.org.uk/2011/02/the-british-haiku-awards-2010/ The British Haiku Awards 2010