Angel at the Earth's Extreme

Although he lived only to age thirty, Nakahara Chuya ranks among the finest of Japanese
poets, evoking in his work the alienation, ennui, and romantic melancholy of a changing
world. This edition collects both his published and unpublished work, from his traditional
Japanese tanka to his experiments with European modernism, and captures in a melodic
new translation the beauty and intimacy of Chuya’s voice, showing why it has resonated
with readers for a century.