Murasaki Shikibu
Lady Murasaki Shikibu (c. 973 or 978-c. 1014 or 1031 CE) was a member of the famed Fujiwara clan–one of the most influential families of the Heian period in Japan. Her literary ability quickly won her a place in the entourage of the Empress Akiko. After the death of her husband, Murasaki Shikibu immersed herself in Buddhism, and the religion’s influences permeate her writing.
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The Tale of Genji, Volume 1
- By: Murasaki Shikibu
- Narrator: Brian Nishii
- Length: 35 hours 35 minutes
- Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
- Publish date: January 01, 2020
- Language: English
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Murasaki Shikibu, born into the middle ranks of the aristocracy during the Heian period (794–1185 CE), wrote The Tale of Genji―widely considered the world’s first novel―during the early years of the eleventh century.... Read more
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The Tale of Genji, Volume 2
- By: Murasaki Shikibu
- Narrator: Brian Nishii
- Length: 37 hours 3 minutes
- Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
- Publish date: January 01, 2020
- Language: English
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Murasaki Shikibu, born into the middle ranks of the aristocracy during the Heian period (794-1185 CE), wrote The Tale of Genji–widely considered the world’s first novel–during the early years of the eleventh century. Expansive,... Read more
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