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Murasaki Shikibu and the Tale of Genji About 1000 years ago, the author known as Muarasaki Shikibu created the complex narrative Tale of Genji (Genji monogatari), which is now considered to be the world's first novel. Murasaki began writing stories about Prince Genji as a way to amuse her close circle of friends, but very soon the texts were recopied and circulated throughout Japan, winning her much admiration and a place in the entourage of Empress Shoshi. In 54 chapters Murasaki described the lives of three generations of courtiers and their families. Those fascinating stories about palace intrigues and romantic adventures have, in turn, inspired later authors and artists to emulate and illustrate various versions of the Tale of Genji. Murasaki's narrative has been one of the major sources of inspiration for the visual and performing arts of Japan for a millennium. Very little is known about the woman who wrote the Tale of Genji, even her personal name is uncertain, although she has long been called "Murasaki" after a major character in her story. Her father Fujiwara Tametoki was a poet and scholar of Chinese literature and held various political appointments during the Heian Period, including one in the Ministry of Ceremonies (Shikibu sho). Murasaki Shikibu demonstrates in her diary, poems and Genji that she had an extraordinary command of both Chinese and Japanese literature, and she is listed among Japan's 36 immortal poets (rokkasen).
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The Tale of Genji - Chapter 16 Sekiya
Hiromitsu Nakazawa
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The Tale of Genji - Chapter 4 Yugao
Hiromitsu Nakazawa
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20th c Japan Meiji Era, Japan Print
The New Tale of Genji - Cover Page
Hiromitsu Nakazawa
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20th c Japan Meiji Era, Japan Print
At Night
Hiromitsu Nakazawa
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20th c Japan Meiji Era, Japan Print
Tale of Genji: Ch. 38, Suzumushi
Hiromitsu Nakazawa
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Tale of Genji: Ch. 18, Matsukaze
Hiromitsu Nakazawa
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Tale of Genji: Ch. 20, Asagao
Hiromitsu Nakazawa
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Tale of Genji: Ch. 12 cover sheet
Hiromitsu Nakazawa
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Tale of Genji: Ch. 25, Hotaru
Hiromitsu Nakazawa
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Tale of Genji: Ch. 13, Akashi
Hiromitsu Nakazawa
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Tale of Genji: Ch. 28, Nowake
Hiromitsu Nakazawa
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Tale of Genji: Ch. 29, Miyuki
Hiromitsu Nakazawa
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Tale of Genji: Ch. 35, Waka no ge
Hiromitsu Nakazawa
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Tale of Genji: Ch. 38, Suzumushi
Hiromitsu Nakazawa
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Tale of Genji: Ch. 3, Utsusemi
Hiromitsu Nakazawa
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Tale of Genji: Ch. 40, Minori
Hiromitsu Nakazawa
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Tale of Genji: Ch. 46, Shigamoto
Hiromitsu Nakazawa
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Tale of Genji: Ch. 48, Sawarabi
Hiromitsu Nakazawa
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Tale of Genji: Ch. 49, Yadorigi
Hiromitsu Nakazawa
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20th c Japan Ukiyo-e Print
The Twilight Beauty
Hiromitsu Nakazawa
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Tale of Genji: Ch. 19, Usugumo
Hiromitsu Nakazawa
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Tale of Genji: Ch. 6, Suetsumahana
Hiromitsu Nakazawa
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Tale of Genji: Ch. 5, Wakamurasaki
Hiromitsu Nakazawa
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Tale of Genji: Ch. 7, Momiji no Ga
Hiromitsu Nakazawa
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Tale of Genji: Ch. 8, Hana no En
Hiromitsu Nakazawa
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Tale of Genji: Ch. 9, Aoi
Hiromitsu Nakazawa
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Tale of Genji: Ch. 10, Sakaki
Hiromitsu Nakazawa
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Tale of Genji: Ch. 11, Hanachirusato
Hiromitsu Nakazawa
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Tale of Genji: Ch. 13, Akashi
Hiromitsu Nakazawa
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Tale of Genji: Ch. 17, E-Awase
Hiromitsu Nakazawa
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Tale of Genji: Ch. 21, Otome
Hiromitsu Nakazawa
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Tale of Genji: Ch. 20, Asagao
Hiromitsu Nakazawa
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Tale of Genji: Ch. 12, Suma
Hiromitsu Nakazawa
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Tale of Genji: Ch. 18, Matsukaze
Hiromitsu Nakazawa
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Tale of Genji: Ch. 39, Yugiri
Hiromitsu Nakazawa
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Tale of Genji: Ch. 50, Azumaya
Hiromitsu Nakazawa
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Tale of Genji: Ch. 1, Kuritsubo
Hiromitsu Nakazawa
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20th c Japan Ukiyo-e Print
Tale of Genji: Ch. 2, Hahakigi
Hiromitsu Nakazawa
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20th c Japan Ukiyo-e Print
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