Japanese Haiku for Cat Lovers

A lyrical celebration of cats through the timeless beauty of Japanese haiku and brush art.
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 down
on my lap.
—NATSUME SOSEKI

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

This charming edition makes a perfect gift for poetry lovers, cat enthusiasts and anyone captivated by the austere beauty of haiku.

Contributor: William Scott Wilson (Translated by), Manda (Illustrated by)

Illustrator: Manda

Translator: William Scott Wilson

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