The Ink Dark Moon, translated by Jane Hirshfield and Mariko Aratani, is a collection of love poems by two female poets from the Heian period, Izumi Shikibu and Murasaki Shikibu. These poems provide a glimpse into the romantic and emotional lives of women in feudal Japan. With their evocative imagery and lyrical language, The Ink Dark Moon offers a poetic exploration of love, desire, and the complexities of relationships.
