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Overview"Step into the private chambers of the Japanese imperial palace alongside Murasaki Shikibu, the renowned author of ""The Tale of Genji,"" in her captivating diary. Murasaki Shikibu serves as tutor to Empress Shoshi, offering insights into courtly life through her diary. From celebrations of a prince's birth to tensions among the Emperor's consorts, Murasaki's keen observations resonate with wit and honesty. Beyond the glamour, her diary delves deep into human experience, exploring psychology and relationships with introspection. Her prose blends pragmatism and melancholy, inviting readers to reflect on life's truths. Murasaki emerges as both chronicler and philosopher, piercing societal conventions with incisive commentary. Through her words, readers transcend time, connecting with the timeless relevance of human experience. In Erick DuPree's translation, Murasaki Shikibu's voice resonates, inviting readers on a journey of enlightenment. Through her luminous prose, we rediscover the power of words to illuminate the human heart. In this modern translation of Murasaki Shikibu's Diary, Erick DuPree, reminds us why Murasaki Shikibu's voice echoes across the ages, inviting us to embark on a journey of discovery and enlightenment. As we immerse ourselves in the luminous prose of this literary luminary, we are reminded of the enduring power of words to illuminate the darkest recesses of the human heart." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Erick Dupree , Murasaki ShikibuPublisher: Independently Published Imprint: Independently Published Dimensions: Width: 13.30cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 20.30cm Weight: 0.231kg ISBN: 9798325487477Pages: 220 Publication Date: 06 June 2024 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |