“Songs Dedicated to the People of Auvergne” by Chikara Koga ~ Chikara Koga's Collection of Translated Chanson Masterpieces ~ Published by Haru Shobo In the days soon after the war, I was captivated by French films and chansons. This book is a gem, with poet Chikara Koga's beautiful Japanese translations bringing back to life the masterpieces that colored those times. It contains a total of 84 songs. Many beloved songs, such as "Autumn Leaves," "The Crowd," and "Hymn to Love," are richly expressed with poetic feeling. The translations, which carefully preserve the nuances of the original poems while focusing on the sound and rhythm of the Japanese language, are as if given new life. Recommended for those who love chansons, as well as those interested in poetry and translation. Thank you for viewing.