Cats of Japanese Poetry
19.99 €
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Cats of Japanese Poetry
19.99 €
1603. Japan enters the Edo period, the reign of the Tokugawa shoguns, when the country, closed off from the outside world, experiences a flourishing of culture, art and literature. It is during this period that Kobayashi Issa, one of the greatest masters of haiku, creates his poems, imbued with a deep love for nature and animals, especially cats. But behind the lines of his touching haiku lies a life story full of personal tragedies, the fight against discrimination and the search for solace in a world where cats become a symbol of freedom and independence. However, the Japanese love for cats has much deeper roots. Even before Issa, these mysterious creatures occupied a special place in Japanese mythology, religion and art. And today, cat culture is experiencing a new heyday: from the “nekonomika” and cat cafes to cat islands. The story of Tama, a calico cat who saved a train station from closure, is just one of many examples of how cats inspire and change the lives of Japanese people.
This book is a journey into Japanese culture, where Issa's cat haiku become a bridge between the past and the present. They remind us of the importance of emotion, freedom, and connection with nature, and how small creatures can inspire big changes.
This book is a journey into Japanese culture, where Issa's cat haiku become a bridge between the past and the present. They remind us of the importance of emotion, freedom, and connection with nature, and how small creatures can inspire big changes.
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