Derived from the journal entries of an empress's tutor and companion, this unique book offers rare glimpses of court life in 11th-century Japan. Lady Muraski, author of the fictional Tale of Genji, recounts episodes of drama and intrigue among courtiers as well as the elaborate rituals related to the birth of a prince. Her observations, expressed with great subtlety, offer penetrating and timeless insights into human nature.
| ISBN: | 9780486836652 |
| Publication date: | 31st January 2020 |
| Author: | Murasaki Shikibu |
| Publisher: | Dover Publications an imprint of Dover Publications Inc. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 80 pages |
| Series: | Dover Thrift Editions |
| Genres: |
Asian history |
Derived from the journal entries of an empress's tutor and companion, this unique book offers rare glimpses of court life in 11th-century Japan. Lady Muraski, author of the fictional Tale of Genji, recounts episodes of drama and intrigue among courtiers as well as the elaborate rituals related to the birth of a prince. Her observations, expressed with great subtlety, offer penetrating and timeless insights into human nature.
The Diary of Lady Murasaki features in the following genres: Asian history
The Diary of Lady Murasaki is available in Paperback
The Diary of Lady Murasaki was written by Murasaki Shikibu and published by Dover Publications an imprint of Dover Publications Inc.
The Diary of Lady Murasaki has 80 pages
Yes it is part of Dover Thrift Editions series
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