Japanese Haiku for Cat Lovers

by Wilson, William Scott
ISBN: 9784805320242
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Overview

A lyrical celebration of cats--through the timeless beauty of Japanese haiku and brush art.

This beautifully illustrated collection brings together 82 cat-themed haiku by Japan's most celebrated poets--including Basho, Issa, Shiki, Buson, Soseki and many others--translated into English by bestselling author William Scott Wilson--with beautiful color paintings by award-winning French artist Manda.

The passing year!
The cat hunches down
on my lap.

--Natsume Soseki

A night of frost;
opening the window to the cries
of an abandoned cat.

--Issa

The cat scampers into the mulberry field.
A morning
of high wind.

--Hekigodo

The result is a book that will delight all poetry lovers and cat enthusiasts!

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Author: Wilson, William Scott
  • ISBN: 9784805320242
  • Condition: New
  • Number Of Pages: 96
  • Publication Year: 2026
Language: English