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Japan’s beloved literary masterpiece brought to life in manga form!
Soseki Natsume’s comic masterpiece, I Am a Cat, satirizes the foolishness of upper-middle-class Japanese society in early 20th century Tokyo. Written with biting wit and sardonic perspective, it follows the whimsical adventures of a rather cynical stray kitten. He finds his way into the home of an English teacher, where his running commentary on the follies and foibles of the people around him has been making readers laugh for more than a century.
This is the very first manga edition in English of this classic piece of Japanese literature. The story lends itself well to a graphic novel format, allowing readers to pick up on the more subtle cues of the expressive cat, while also being immersed in the world of his perceptive narration. It is true to classic manga form, and is read back to front.
Beautifully illustrated by Japanese artist Chiroru Kobato, this edition provides a visual, entertaining look at a unique period in Japan’s history—filled with cultural and societal changes, rapid modernization and a feeling of limitless possibility—through the eyes of an unlikely narrator.
From the Publisher
Written from 1904 through 1906, Sōseki’s Natsume’s comic masterpiece, I Am a Cat, satirizes the foolishness of upper-middle-class Japanese society during the Meiji era. With acerbic wit and sardonic perspective, it follows the whimsical adventures of a world-weary stray kitten who comments on the follies and foibles of the people around him.
Translated by Zack Davisson and illustrated by Chiroru Kobato, I Am a Cat: Manga Edition offers fans a new visual experience of this classic Japanese novel.
“I Am A Cat: Manga Edition” Highlights
Beautiful Illustrations
I Am a Cat: Manga Edition shares Natsume Sōseki’s satirical novel in manga-style, giving this Japanese classic a new twist with an accessible and gorgeous format.
Unique Perspectives
Told from the perspective of The Cat, I Am A Cat: Manga Edition share its unique perspective regarding the thoughts and behaviors of all characters (humans & other animals).
Fun Characters & Stories
Divided into seven chapters, I Am A Cat: Manga Edition has 9 main characters–from the multi-talented owner of The Cat, Kushami, to the violent and fierce black cat, Kuro.
Insight into 20th Century Tokyo
Originally written in the Meji Era, I Am A Cat: Manga Edition focuses on sharing the insight on daily life in 20th century Japan, such as marriage, art, fashion, storytelling, and academics.
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A classic of Japanese literature, I Am a Cat is one of Soseki’s best-known novels Retold & illustrated by Nagi Yoshizaki One of Japan’s Most Popular Novels of All Time — in Manga Form; adapted by Kaori Okura Retold & illustrated by Cocco Kashiwaya Retold & illustrated by Chika Ito Haruki Murakami’s stories retold in English in graphic novel form for the first time!
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing; Abridged edition (September 28, 2021)
Language : English
Paperback : 208 pages
ISBN-10 : 4805316578
ISBN-13 : 978-4805316573
Lexile measure : GN400L
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 5.25 x 0.55 x 7.75 inches
