Books published by British Museum Press

Composed of 17 syllables, haiku can convey the essence of an emotion, a fleeting moment in nature, or a throwaway comment. This is a selection of 60 classic haiku by masters such as Basho and features an explanatory introduction to the form and brief biographical notes of major authors.

This title is a quiz book, suitable for children and parents alike, on different aspects of the ancient world - the Greeks, the Romans, and more.