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D3388: Arthropods in haiku

Wednesday, November 8, 2023
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM ET
Location: Prince George's Exhibit Hall BCD
In-Person Poster

    Presenting Author(s)

  • Andrew R. Deans

    Professor
    Frost Entomological Museum (Penn State)
    University Park, Pennsylvania

    • Co-Author(s)

  • LP

    Laura Porturas

    Assistant Curator
    Frost Entomological Museum (Penn State)
    University Park, Pennsylvania

What kinds of arthropods are represented in haiku? Which aspects of their life histories are most frequently referenced? Have these references changed over the course of haiku history? To answer these questions we analyzed nearly 4,000 haiku, published between 1549 and 2022. Our results reveal a healthy mix of predictable trends, compelling surprises, and missed opportunities for poets.