What profession did Matsuo Bashō have before becoming a wandering poet?
Samurai
Teacher
Merchant
Farmer
Answer
Matsuo Bashō made a living as a teacher before renouncing the social, urban life of literary circles. He then decided to wander throughout Japan, seeking inspiration for his writing from the world around him.
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