I Am a Cat

I Am a Cat, a classic of Japanese literature, is vividly re-translated by Nick Bradley, capturing the perspective of a nameless stray kitten adopted by a scholar in Meiji-era Japan. As the cat navigates and critiques the idiosyncrasies of upper middle-class society, it offers a profound exploration of identity and the complexities of human behavior. First published in the early 20th century, this biting satire remains a significant work, shedding light on the bewildering aspects of the human condition through the eyes of a perceptive feline observer.