Mutsuo Takahashi est une voix prééminente de la littérature japonaise contemporaine, célébré pour son exploration audacieuse de l'homoérotisme masculin. Son écriture se caractérise par un style audacieux et direct, abordant de profonds thèmes existentiels et l'éveil du désir. Au fil d'une carrière prolifique comprenant de nombreux recueils de poésie et œuvres en prose, il a fréquemment collaboré à des revues littéraires, examinant les intersections entre l'homosexualité, les influences classiques et le surréalisme. L'œuvre de Takahashi, puisant à la fois dans la culture japonaise et dans les courants internationaux, offre une perspective distinctive sur la sexualité et l'existence humaines.
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.