The book doesn't shy away from the true story of Misuzu Kaneko. The biographical bit does get pretty dark. However, the book ends with a selection of poems that lighten some of that darkness. I like that the poems are included in their original Japanese alongside the English translation. The notes...
Rating: 5* of five Whenever a package arrives from Chin Music Press, I know that everything else has to go to the Later pile. As always, I was *so* richly rewarded when I opened these covers. This gorgeous and extremely touching sampler of Kaneko Misuzu's poetry is perfectly illustrated. It is i...
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