Angel at the Earth's Extreme

Angel at the Earth's Extreme is a comprehensive collection of poetry by Nakahara Chuya, one of Japan's most influential modernist poets. This volume 1 edition from Penguin Publishing Group presents a brilliant new translation of his work, ranging from traditional Japanese tanka to experimental European modernism. As a cornerstone of Japanese literature and classics, the text explores the profound alienation and romantic melancholy of a world in transition.

The poetry in Angel at the Earth's Extreme focuses on themes of death, grief, and bereavement. Nakahara Chuya evokes a sense of ennui and intimacy that has earned him a reputation as the Japanese Rimbaud. This regional and cultural work of genre fiction serves as the most complete English translation of his published and unpublished poems, explaining his enduring legacy within the realm of global poetry.