--- product_id: 61275424 title: "Are You an Echo?: The Lost Poetry of Misuzu Kaneko" brand: "misuzu kanekotoshikado hajirisally itodavid jacobsonmichiko tsuboisetsuo yazaki" price: "VT114079" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/61275424-are-you-an-echo-the-lost-poetry-of-misuzu-kaneko store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Are You an Echo?: The Lost Poetry of Misuzu Kaneko **Brand:** misuzu kanekotoshikado hajirisally itodavid jacobsonmichiko tsuboisetsuo yazaki **Price:** VT114079 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Are You an Echo?: The Lost Poetry of Misuzu Kaneko by misuzu kanekotoshikado hajirisally itodavid jacobsonmichiko tsuboisetsuo yazaki - **How much does it cost?** VT114079 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/61275424-are-you-an-echo-the-lost-poetry-of-misuzu-kaneko) ## Best For - misuzu kanekotoshikado hajirisally itodavid jacobsonmichiko tsuboisetsuo yazaki enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted misuzu kanekotoshikado hajirisally itodavid jacobsonmichiko tsuboisetsuo yazaki brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Are You an Echo?: The Lost Poetry of Misuzu Kaneko ## Images ![Are You an Echo?: The Lost Poetry of Misuzu Kaneko - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51LahmEFdzL.jpg) ![Are You an Echo?: The Lost Poetry of Misuzu Kaneko - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41MAO-kDHyL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This book is a delightful "mash-up" of poetry, biography and illustration that artfully draws out the child in each of us. *by L***M on Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2016* What a delightful book! David Jacobson tells the tragic yet inspiring story of Misuzu Kaneko's life to weave together this popular Japanese poet's sublime verses into a captivating narrative. Misuzu wrote poetry from a young age and committed suicide at age 26 driven by a husband who mistreats her and threatens to take away her daughter. Yet, magically, the book goes beyond that sadness to capture the richness of her life and art. Each poem, masterfully translated by Sally Ito and Michiko Tsuboi, is accompanied by stunning illustrations by Toshikado Hajiri. I'm not a great reader of poetry, but I swallowed this book in one sitting, relishing the fresh perspective of the poems and pictures like a plate of the best sushi, enjoying the special texture, color and taste of each exquisite piece. The poetry has such depth and empathy for nature, whether human, insect or inanimate, it's no wonder that Japan, battered by a horrific earthquake in 2011, found comfort and hope in Misuzu's poetry a century after it was written. This is a book for children as well as adults; for students of Japan as well as students of human nature; for lovers of literature as well as lovers of poetry; for philosophers as well as artists. I read it before dinner and again afterward. Now I want to go back and enjoy it at my leisure. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Value for Both the Story and the Poetry *by P***. on Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2020* This is actually a surprisingly long book, so you are really getting your value's worth - the first half is in the typical form a children's story but the second half has quite a collection of Kaneko's poetry itself. The art is very lovely - a bit inspired by Ghibli (though it really feels closest to In This Corner of the World) - but chock full of detail and beautiful use of color. The story gives you a simple but nice insight into the story of how the world learned of Kaneko's poetry, and about Kaneko herself. One warning - it does reference, but in only a single sentence and without going into detail, the fact that she killed herself because of the treatment of her husband. I think it handles it in a way that a mature child can handle, but I think it's worth noting.As for the poetry, of course it is really powerful - she had such a gift for capturing emotions in a few short lines. The story has some poems intertwined with it, and then the collection at the end is something worthwhile to go into more deeply one at a time. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ There's a reason every kid in Japan knows this poet's work. *by P***N on Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2017* She was a uniquely empathetic person and to our great luck, she wrote hundreds of poems. Her short life has been described by better writers than I. I wish she could have lived a long and happy life--but if you read her work, I hope it is as if she still lives. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/61275424-are-you-an-echo-the-lost-poetry-of-misuzu-kaneko](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/61275424-are-you-an-echo-the-lost-poetry-of-misuzu-kaneko) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-11*