Japanese Haiku for Cat Lovers

96 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

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

This beautifully illustrated volume presents 82 cat-themed haiku by Japan's most celebrated poets--including Basho, Issa, Shiki, Buson, Soseki and many others.

Beautifully compiled and illustrated by award-winning artst Manda, and translated by bestselling author William Scott Wilson, this collection pairs classic verse with evocative artwork.

Free audio recordings of each haiku in both English and Japanese are available online.

The passing year!The cat hunches downon my lap.>A night of frost;opening the window to the criesof an abandoned cat.>This charming edition makes a perfect gift for poetry lovers, cat enthusiasts and anyone captivated by the austere beauty of haiku.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Lyrik, Poesie Lyrik nach Form oder Stil Haiku
• ISBN: 9784805320242
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 07.05.2026
• Größe: 223 x 153 mm
• Verlag: Publishers Group UK
• Illustrationen: Manda
• Übersetzung: William Scott Wilson