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In the Eyes of the Cat
Japanese Poetry for All Seasons
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Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-80501-955-1
- Publisher
- New York : Henry Holt and Co., 1992.
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on May 1, 1992
Gr 2-5 A collection of 77 new translations of Japanese haiku and tanka, illustrated in Demi's familiar ornate style . Each poem features a living creature in a simple vignette, some more startling than others. A wide selection of poets are represented, including the frequently anthologized Busho and Issa. The translations seem logical except one poem about a kingfisher by Tori, which appears in a more pleasing form in Richard Lewis's The Moment of Wonder (Dial, 1964; o.p....Log In or Sign Up to Read More
