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Summary
It is into this world of paradox—of secluded elegance and underlying political machinations—that our subject, Murasaki Shikibu, was born. Her name, a descriptive title rather than a given one, has become synonymous with literary innovation, her very existence a testament to the intellectual prowess and emotional depth of the aristocratic women who shaped this era.Book information
Rating
★★★★★ (5.0) (13)
Genre
Poetry, Biography and Memoir
Length
40 mins
Publish date
Jul 28, 2025
Language
English
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Table of Contents
1Introduction
8Chapter 6: Literary Rivalries and Hidden Knowledge
2Prologue: Echoes of a Golden Age
9Chapter 7: The Tale of Genji
3Chapter 1: The Scholar's Daughter
10Chapter 8: Emotions Etched in Verse
4Chapter 2: A World of Kana and Courtly Verse
11Chapter 9: The Daughter's Legacy and Debates
5Chapter 3: Love, Loss, and the Seeds of Genius
12Chapter 10: An Enduring Echo
