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The Tale of Genji
The novel centers on the life and loves of the prince known as "the shining Genji." Far more than an exotic romance, however, the tale presents finely drawn characters in realistic situations, set against a richly embroidered tapestry of court life. Moreover, a wistful sense of nostalgia pervades the accounts of courtly intrigues and rivalries, resulting in an exquisitely detailed portrayal of a decaying aristocracy.
Vibrant in its poetry and wordplay, subtle in its social and psychological observations, this work ranks in stature and significance with such Western classics as Cervantes' Don Quixote and Proust's Remembrance of Things Past. This inexpensive edition, featuring Arthur Waley's splendid translation of the first of the six-part series, offers readers a memorable taste of one of the world's first and greatest novels.
Book Details
- Publisher: Dover Publications
- Publish Date: Aug 24th, 2000
- Pages: 208
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - undefined
- Dimensions: 8.00in - 5.00in - 0.60in - 0.35lb
- EAN: 9780486414157
- Recommended age: 14-UP
- Categories: • Classics• Historical - Medieval• World Literature - Asia (General)
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Historical fiction/fantasy author. Order A Second Chance @ https://t.co/DCyb1iMlfW . YouTube series on Japan's Christians @ https://t.co/E4FpxxaDyq #Auburn Luke 18:1
Today’s #Japan #History Fact: Murasaki Shikibu (Lady Murasaki), author who served at Imperial Court, lived from 973 (978?) and died in 1014 (1031?) Her work Genji monogatari (The Tale of Genji), written likely in 1010, is considered the first novel in history. #JapaneseHistory
イラスト、マンガとかとか色々
Japanese historical figure “Fujiwara no Shoshi “👸(988-1074) Fujiwara no Shoshi was the Emperor Ichijo’s wife. She was a daughter of Fujiwara no Michinaga ,the most powerful aristocrat in Japanese history. Murasaki Shikibu, an author of “The tale of Genji” was her lady-in-waiting https://t.co/GwZ8QiuscW