The Guest Cat

Synopsis

A young couple living quietly in a rented cottage on the outskirts of Tokyo find their lives unexpectedly transformed by the daily visits of a neighbour's cat. As the animal gradually becomes part of their routine, moments of ordinary domestic life take on new meaning, revealing the quiet beauty found in companionship, impermanence, and the passing of time.

Written by acclaimed Japanese poet Takashi Hiraide and translated by Eric Selland, The Guest Cat is a deeply observant and quietly moving novel that has become a modern classic of Japanese literature.

About the Author

Takashi Hiraide is a Japanese poet, critic, and novelist. Widely regarded for his precise and lyrical prose, his work explores memory, place, and the subtle rhythms of everyday life. The Guest Cat became an international bestseller and introduced his writing to readers around the world.

Publisher
New Directions

Publication Date
January 28, 2014

Format
Paperback

Pages
144

Subjects
Literary Fiction · Translated Fiction · Japanese Literature · Contemporary Fiction

ISBN
9780811221504