«I Am a Cat» in Japanese with a Parallel Translation

This is a satirical novel narrated by a nameless stray cat who observes and critiques the life of his middle-class Japanese owner, Kushami, and his various human acquaintances. Through this perspective, the author offers sharp, humorous, and insightful commentary on Japanese society during the Meiji era, focusing on Western influences, modernization, and the quirks of human nature.