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Diaries of Court Ladies of Old Japan - Intricate Diaries of Heian Court Life - cover

Diaries of Court Ladies of Old Japan - Intricate Diaries of Heian Court Life

Musume Sugawara no Takasue no, Shikibu Izumi, Muraski Shikibu

Traduttore Kochi Doi, Annie Shepley Omori

Casa editrice: Good Press

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Diaries of Court Ladies of Old Japan is an outstanding anthology that captures the essence and intricacy of Heian-era Japan through the diaristic accounts of three eminent ladies: Sugawara no Takasue no Musume, Izumi Shikibu, and Murasaki Shikibu. The collection presents a rich tapestry of themes ranging from the poignancy of love and the complexities of court life to the profundity of personal reflection, all woven through with the unifying threads of elegance and subtlety characteristic of the period's literature. The diversity in narrative style - from the emotive poetry of Izumi Shikibu to Murasaki Shikibus reflective prose and the detailed societal observations of Sugawara no Takasue no Musume - underscores the anthology's literary significance and its contribution to the understanding of Heian culture and poetics. The authors, each a luminary in her own right, hail from the apex of Heian society and bring forth a collective profundity of insight into the eras aesthetics, politics, and social norms. This anthology not only represents a confluence of historical and cultural currents but also embodies the rich literary tradition of the period. Their writings, serving as both personal reflections and inadvertent chronicles of their times, offer a nuanced understanding of the Heian court, its values, and its preoccupations, providing readers with a multidimensional glimpse into a world where literature and life were indistinguishably interwoven. Diaries of Court Ladies of Old Japan is a treasure trove for anyone interested in Japanese literature, history, or culture, offering an unparalleled opportunity to experience the depth and variety of Heian-era thought and expression through the eyes of three of its most perceptive and articulate observers. This collection is not merely an academic exploration but an invitation to immerse oneself in the textured layers of early Japanese society and its literary achievements. It beckons scholars and general readers alike to traverse the luminous landscape of Heian Japan, engaging with the dialogues and tensions that these texts animate within their historical and cultural milieu.
Disponibile da: 21/11/2019.
Lunghezza di stampa: 1513 pagine.

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