The Haikai Poet and Other Writings

A poet and his daughter face hunger on a snowy evening. An old friend brings warmth, poetry, and a troubling means of survival.

Alongside The Haikai Poet are The Tale of Shuzenji, Kidō’s account of its inspiration and casting, and The Girl at the Station, whose ordinary journey opens into an unresolved mystery.

This complete collection preserves the plays’ dialogue and stage directions, six quoted poems, and the author’s frank reflections on invention. Brief notes explain period terms and allusions. AI-assisted translation, prepared and edited by Valentin Sarić.