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About This Novel
A love story that has been passed down for thousands of years, an ultimate interpretation of the beauty of physical sorrow, and a literary classic that has shaped the entire Japanese nation. "The Tale of Genji" had a huge impact on the development of Japanese literature. It was the peak of Japanese classical literature and opened the era of "mono-sorrow" in Japan. The Tale of Genji, written in the Heian period, has a history of more than 1,000 years. The book has more than 1 million words, nearly 500 characters and 795 Japanese songs. The novel takes Genji's life experience and love story as the main line, describes the style of Japan's Heian period, reveals the complexity of human nature and cruel court struggles, and reflects the palace life of the Heian period.
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Official(3)Scraped 5d ago
History and reality, Murasaki Shikibu's book that has been circulated for thousands of years not only shows us a beautiful love story, but also shows us the lives of countless people.
Murasaki Shikibu has been gifted since she was a child and has shown extraordinary talents in all aspects. Her ability to successfully cultivate these talents also relies on the support of her family.
In the feudal period of Japan, the phenomenon of favoring boys over girls has always existed, but Murasaki Shikibu broke through the limitations of the era and society at that time and wrote such a masterpiece, which will be famous throughout the ages.
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Official(3)Scraped 5d ago
History and reality, Murasaki Shikibu's book that has been circulated for thousands of years not only shows us a beautiful love story, but also shows us the lives of countless people.
Murasaki Shikibu has been gifted since she was a child and has shown extraordinary talents in all aspects. Her ability to successfully cultivate these talents also relies on the support of her family.
In the feudal period of Japan, the phenomenon of favoring boys over girls has always existed, but Murasaki Shikibu broke through the limitations of the era and society at that time and wrote such a masterpiece, which will be famous throughout the ages.
