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!