Japanese Haiku for Cat Lovers

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!