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Genji
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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Murasaki Shikibu's Genji Playing Cards: Ch. 12, Suma
Utagawa Kunisada II
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19th c Japan Ukiyo-e Print
Murasaki Shikibu's Genji Playing Cards: Ch. 24, Kocho
Utagawa Kunisada II
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19th c Japan Ukiyo-e Print
Yamashiro, Moon after Rain over an Old Temple, Mitsu-uji and Tasogare
Yoshu Chikanobu (aka Chikanobu)
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19th c Japan Ukiyo-e Print
The Yugao Chapter from "The Tale of Genji"
Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (aka Yoshitoshi)
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19th c Japan Ukiyo-e Print
Tale of Genji: Ch. 05, Wakamurasaki
Ogata Gekko
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19th c Japan Ukiyo-e Print
Four: The Twilight Beauty (Yon: Yugao)
Ogata Gekko
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19th c Japan Ukiyo-e Print
Modern Times, 54 Chapters: Ch. 06, Suetsumuhana
Toyohara Kunichika
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19th c Japan Ukiyo-e Print
Modern Times, 54 Chapters: Ch. 22, Tamakazura (Jeweled Chaplet)
Toyohara Kunichika
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19th c Japan Meiji print
Modern Times, 54 Chapters: Ch. 12, Suma
Toyohara Kunichika
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19th c Japan Meiji print
Modern Times, 54 Chapters: Ch. 13, Akashi
Toyohara Kunichika
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19th c Japan Meiji print
Modern Times, 54 Chapters: Ch. 44, Takegawa (Bamboo River)
Toyohara Kunichika
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19th c Japan Meiji print
Modern Times, 54 Chapters: Ch. 28, Nowaki (the Typhoon)
Toyohara Kunichika
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19th c Japan Meiji print
Modern Times, 54 Chapters: Ch. 21, Otome
Toyohara Kunichika
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19th c Japan Ukiyo-e Print
Chiyoda Inner Palace: No. 3 Serving Spiced Rice Wine
Yoshu Chikanobu (aka Chikanobu)
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19th c Japan Meiji Era, Japan Print
Modern Times, 54 Chapters: Ch. 23, Hatsune
Toyohara Kunichika
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19th c Japan Meiji Era, Japan print
Ukiyo-e Comparisons for the Cloudy Chapters of Genji: Ch. 24, Kocho
Utagawa Kuniyoshi
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19th c Japan Ukiyo-e Print
Modern Times, 54 Chapters: Ch. 32, Umegae
Toyohara Kunichika
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19th c Japan Ukiyo-e Print
Tale of Genji: Ch. 50, Azumaya
Utagawa Yoshiiku
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19th c Japan Ukiyo-e Print
Parody of Genji
Yoshu Chikanobu (aka Chikanobu)
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19th c Japan Meiji Era, Japan Print
Modern Times, 54 Chapters: Ch. 04, Yugao
Toyohara Kunichika
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19th c Japan Ukiyo-e Print
Modern Times, 54 Chapters: Ch. 24, Kocho
Toyohara Kunichika
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19th c Japan Ukiyo-e Print
Modern Times, 54 Chapters, Ch. 16, Sekiya
Toyohara Kunichika
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19th c Japan Ukiyo-e Print
Modern Times, 54 Chapters: Ch. 31 Makibashira
Toyohara Kunichika
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19th c Japan Ukiyo-e Print
The Tale of Genji - Chapter 16 Sekiya
Hiromitsu Nakazawa
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20th c Japan Meiji Era, Japan Print
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
Ink, colors, and silver metallic pigment on paper
20th c Japan Meiji Era, Japan Print
Tale of Genji: Ch. 9
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19th c Japan Edo Era, Japan Print
Modern Times, Chapter 1: Kiritsubo
Toyohara Kunichika
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20th c Japan Meiji Era, Japan Print
Hana no en: Vol. 4, Chapter 8
Mitsuoki Tosa
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19th c Japan Meiji Era, Japan Print
Modern Times, 54 Chapters: Ch. 10, Sakaki
Toyohara Kunichika
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19th c Japan Meiji Era, Japan Print
Modern Times, 54 Chapters: Ch. 02, Hahakigi
Toyohara Kunichika
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19th c Japan Ukiyo-e Print
Tale of Genji: Ch. 14, Miotsukushi
Hosai Baido (aka Kunisada III)
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19th c Japan Print
Tale of Genji: Ch. 12, Suma
Ogata Gekko
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19th c Japan Print
Tale of Genji: Ch. 06, Suetsumuhana
Ogata Gekko
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19th c Japan Print
Tale of Genji: Ch. 37, Yokobue
Ogata Gekko
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19th c Japan Print
Tale of Genji: Ch. 39, Yugiri
Ogata Gekko
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19th c Japan Print
Tale of Genji: Ch. 40, Minori
Ogata Gekko
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19th c Japan Print
Tale of Genji: Ch. 09, Aoi
Ogata Gekko
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19th c Japan Ukiyo-e Print
Tale of Genji: Ch. 13, Akashi
Hiromitsu Nakazawa
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20th c Japan Print
Tale of Genji: Ch. 28, Nowake
Hiromitsu Nakazawa
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20th c Japan Meiji Era, Japan Print
Tale of Genji: Ch. 29, Miyuki
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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20th c Japan Ukiyo-e Print
Tale of Genji: Ch. 3, Utsusemi
Hiromitsu Nakazawa
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20th c Japan Ukiyo-e Print
Tale of Genji: Ch. 40, Minori
Hiromitsu Nakazawa
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20th c Japan Ukiyo-e Print
Tale of Genji: Ch. 46, Shigamoto
Hiromitsu Nakazawa
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20th c Japan Ukiyo-e Print
Tale of Genji: Ch. 48, Sawarabi
Hiromitsu Nakazawa
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20th c Japan Meiji Era, Japan Print
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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20th c Japan Ukiyo-e Print
Tale of Genji: Ch. 19, Usugumo
Hiromitsu Nakazawa
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20th c Japan Ukiyo-e Print
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