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In a wonderful world shaped by beauty and poetry, ancient traditions and popular intrigue, a young woman at the centre of the eleventh-century Japanese imperial court observes the exotic world around her. Murasaki sees everything, the Emperor and Empress, aristocrats and concubines, warriors and servants, her own family. She records a remarkable place of political and sexual plotting, male power and female manipulation, as she writes the Tale of Genji, the masterpiece of Japanese literature.
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Insight into Japan's imperial court and timeless storytelling
Who is this book for?
If you're fascinated by historical settings rich in culture and intrigue, this book offers a vivid glimpse into 11th-century Japan through the eyes of Murasaki. Her observations reveal the complex social and political dance within the imperial court, making it a captivating read for those interested in history, literature, and the nuanced roles of women in classical society.
