The Turning of the Heavens (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781642736250)

Step into worlds where imagination knows no limits--where winds whisper secrets, stars sing, and entire galaxies unfold before your eyes. No single genre can capture the brilliance of Kenji Miyazawa (1896-1933), one of Japan's most treasured literary masters. This new collection brings together five breathtaking stories in vivid, first-time translations--inviting you to experience a universe filled with magic, mystery, human struggle, spiritual beauty, and even journeys to distant planets. At its heart are two unforgettable novellas: "The Wind Boy," a spellbinding tale of childhood wonder and a mythical wind spirit, and "The Life of Budori Gusko," a gut-wrenching journey from hardship and loss to resilience, hope, and love. Then, let yourself be swept away by three enchanting short stories that shimmer with all the music and color of the starry heavens: "The Twin Stars," "The Diamonds of Grace," and "The Dragon and the Poet." Brought to life in fresh, stylish translations by bilingual poet and translator Leo Elizabeth Takada, this extraordinary collection is your gateway to some of the most beloved stories in Japanese literature, reimagined to captivate a whole new generation of readers.