Mutsuo Takahashi je jedným z najvýznamnejších súčasných japonských básnikov a esejistov, známy svojím otvoreným skúmaním mužskej homoerotiky. Jeho tvorba sa vyznačuje odvážnym a priamym jazykom, ktorým zachytáva hlboké existenčné témy a erotické prebudenie. Počas svojej kariéry, ktorá zahŕňa mnoho zbierok poézie a prozaických diel, často spolupracoval s inými umelcami na literárnych časopisoch a skúmal spojenie medzi homosexualitou, klasikou a surrealizmom. Jeho diela, inšpirované japonskou kultúrou aj západnými vplyvmi, predstavujú jedinečný pohľad na ľudskú sexualitu a existenciu.
Takahashi's work, reminiscent of Walt Whitman's, is a celebration of the male body, treating homosexual desire as something sacred. Stunningly beautiful and passionate, Poems of a Penisist is one of the most important compilations of homoerotic poetry written in the twentieth century.
Featuring a collection of selected and new poems spanning twenty-five years, this volume showcases the work of a significant figure in twentieth-century Japanese poetry. The poems reflect a rich tapestry of themes and emotions, offering insights into the poet's unique voice and artistic evolution over the decades.
From one of the foremost poets in contemporary Japan comes this entrancing memoir that traces a boy's childhood and its intersection with the rise of the Japanese empire and World War II. This is the first English translation of the work originally published in Japanese in 1970.
This bilingual collection features poems by renowned Japanese poet Mutsuo Takahashi, showcasing his unique voice and artistic expression. The selection includes over a dozen poems inspired by his travels to Ireland, blending cultural influences and personal reflections. The dual-language format allows readers to appreciate the nuances of both English and Japanese, making it accessible to a diverse audience while celebrating the beauty of Takahashi's work.