The Tale of Genji, 1. köideKnopf, 1976 - 1090 pages Set in 11th century Japan, the work recounts the life of a son of a Japanese emperor, known to readers as Hikaru Genji, or "Shining Genji". For political reasons, Genji is relegated to commoner status (by being given the surname Minamoto) and begins a career as an imperial officer. The tale concentrates on Genji's romantic life and describes the customs of the aristocratic society of the time. --Wikipedia.com. |
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紫式部. Chapter 17 A Picture Contest Fujitsubo was most eager that Akikonomu , the former high priestess of Ise , be received at court . Genji knew that Akikonomu had no strong and reliable backer but , not wanting to alienate the Suzaku ...
紫式部. Chapter 17 A Picture Contest Fujitsubo was most eager that Akikonomu , the former high priestess of Ise , be received at court . Genji knew that Akikonomu had no strong and reliable backer but , not wanting to alienate the Suzaku ...
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紫式部. Akikonomu's end of the lake , a breeze came up to scatter a few cherry petals . The skies were clear and happy , and the little girls were charming in the delicate spring haze . Akikonomu had declined Murasaki's offer of awnings ...
紫式部. Akikonomu's end of the lake , a breeze came up to scatter a few cherry petals . The skies were clear and happy , and the little girls were charming in the delicate spring haze . Akikonomu had declined Murasaki's offer of awnings ...
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... Akikonomu was in residence , had been fitted out for the ceremony . The women whose duty it would be to bind up the initiate's hair were already in attendance . Murasaki thought it a proper occasion to visit Akikonomu . Each of the two ...
... Akikonomu was in residence , had been fitted out for the ceremony . The women whose duty it would be to bind up the initiate's hair were already in attendance . Murasaki thought it a proper occasion to visit Akikonomu . Each of the two ...
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