Angel at the Earth's Extreme

This audiobook features the work of Nakahara Chūya, one of Japan's most revered modernist poets, known for his deeply confessional style that resonates with themes of alienation and romantic melancholy. Translated in a comprehensive edition, it includes his completed works "Songs of the Goat" and "Songs of Days That Were," along with nearly one hundred pages of uncollected poems and tanka, all presented in a melodic new translation. Accompanied by a thorough scholarly introduction, this collection situates Chūya within his historical context, illuminating the impact of his life and work amidst personal and political turmoil in early 20th-century Japan.