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Murasaki Shikibu's "The Tale of Genji", 2003.
This paper discusses the Yugao chapter of Murasaki Shikibu's "The Tale of Genji".
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 21.95
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This paper explains that beneath Genji's veneer of class exists some less admirable character traits; a man, who cheats on his wife, kidnaps a troubled, insecure girl (who dies in his care) and who is convinced that the lower class is so beneath him as to not be worth his time. The author points out that loneliness is a very common theme in both the men's and women's poems. The paper relates that Genji, "The Shining One", retains an equally impeccable reputation in Japanese literature.
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"There are many examples among the poetry of the time that show that there was a definite stress on the importance of having a man. One of the clearest examples of this is the poem about things a prostitute likes
that ends on the sad note of a prostitute praying for a man's love, that as a prostitute she is all the less likely to ever have. As in Yugao, there are examples of distrust in men in matters of love. Two particularly blunt examples of this include a poem wherein a woman rains curses down on her distrustful lover, including, but not limited to, the ardent hope that he will sprout horns and turn into a demon."
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" The Tale of Genji" by Murasaki Shikibu, 1999.
Reviews 10th Century Japanese novel & its reflection of Heian period's cultural, political & socioeconomic realities.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, £ 32.95
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"The Heian period is the era in Japanese history extending from the end of the eighth century through the early part of the tenth century. This era is portrayed in the book The Tale of Genji. Edward G. Seidensticker stats that the book describes "the court life of Heian Japan, from the tenth century into the eleventh" (Seidensticker ix). The work was most probably written by Murasaki Shikibu, about whom little is known except that she was a wellborn lady and understood the world depicted in her book. Ivan Morris emphasizes that Heian culture was one set largely by women, and he also describes The Tale of Genji as the "first psychological novel in the literature of the world" (Morris 265). Seidensticker echoes part of this when he also ponders why the literature of the era was dominated by women, something he says is "another problem that exercises the.."
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"TheTale Of Genji" by Murasaki Shikibu, 1999.
An examination of the novel's perspective on gender, power and social relations in Heian era of Japan.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 1 source, £ 32.95
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"The Tale of Genji, by Murasaki Shikibu, reveals much about the power relations prevailing in the Heian period of Japan. Although the book deals primarily with the private and personal lives of those in the aristocratic class in that era, the stories inevitably shed light as well on their public and political lives, the prevalent institutions of the period, and the nature of power which shaped public and private relationships and identities of the time. Specifically, the study will argue that men wield the power at both the personal and political levels in eleventh century Japan, and that women are secondary figures who are kept in their place. Power is wielded according to standards and procedures understood and recognized by all, with rare exceptions. Because all of the characters belong to the aristocratic class--including princes and princesses, emperors..."
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"The Tale of Genji", 2007.
This paper discusses Murasaki Shikibu, her work "The Tale of Genji" and the general literature of women in the Japanese Heian era.
2,460 words (approx. 9.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 51.95
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This paper describes the writings of Murasaki Shikibu and the social norms for aristocratic women writers in the Heian Period of tenth and eleventh century Japan. The paper looks at the differences between male and female writing and highlights the writing techniques of women that were permitted in a male controlled world. The paper shows how "The Tale of Genji" is not only an entertaining and thought provoking masterpiece but also a document that provides a glimpse into the societal history of the Heian Period.
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"During the early periods of Japan, Japanese literature and poetry became the main focus of courtiers and aristocrats. The Heian period was an era that promoted waka poetry writing by both male and female aristocrats that contributed to the collections of Japanese literary work. One famous author among the court of ruling political aristocrats during the Heian period was Murasaki Shikibu, the author who creatively pieced together a work of fictional literary art called The Tale of Genji. This literary work would be considered the first modern novel of Japanese literary history and is currently famous for its unique writing style and constructive symbolism. The book consists of more than a thousand pages and is divided into fifty-four chapters. (Wikipedia 2007) The tale is very complex and contains a lot of symbolic views, which were cleverly scripted by Murasaki Shikibu. What inspired the female writer to write such a fascinating tale of lust, love, and adventure? Women of the Heian period were not acknowledged as well as their gender opposites during the time. Despite the restriction put upon women, Murasaki seemed to excel in her writings, claiming a big step on women literary work. Lady Murasaki used her experiences, knowledge of Buddhism, and her observations of the court to contribute in the creation of her most famous work."
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"The Tale of Genji", 2002.
A review of Murasaki Shikibu's "The Tale of Genji" about aristocratic Japan.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 5 sources, £ 36.95
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This paper is a discussion on "The Tale of Genji". "The Tale of Genji" happens to take the reader into aristocratic Japan and a complicated array of principal and secondary wives, concubines, and persons related by different kinds of relationships that all have their connections to the old source of power. The characters have their connections too, to what will happen in the next generation as Genji manages to establish his own court and heirs. In these dynamics, the pattern of the novel is set.
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?The Tale of Genji?, 2004.
This paper reviews Murasaki Shikibu's ?Tale of Genji?, a revealing tale about the plight of humanity in medieval Japan.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 44.95
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This paper explains that ?Tale of Genji? is the first piece of Japanese fiction in novelistic form and, excluding the ancient Greek and Roman traditions, the first novel to be written in modern times in the world. The author declares that ?The Tale of Genji? is an amazingly complex and detailed portrait of a vast array of characters in medieval Japan, and its portrayal of women and their jealousy is particularly interesting and telling. The paper points out that part of this exceptional and intriguing emphasis on the feminine personalities within the text itself derives from its traditionally attributed female authorship, which enabled its writer to create a more realistic and complete portrait of female society.
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"On the other hand, sometimes jealousy is the result of a quite literal desire for sole sexual possession of the romantic other, and, as the episode in the ?Heart to Heart? section demonstrates, there is room in ancient Japanese tradition for the traditional role of the jilted lover, even if feelings of romantic jealousy are considered jejune and absurd. Indeed, it is important to see that jealousy with the "Tale of the Genji" can also result from considerably more traditional concerns of the passions that flare up when the former object of someone?s affections is abandoned in search of a new love object."
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"The Tale of Genji", 2006.
This paper reviews and analyzes Lady Murasaki Shikibu's 11th century novel "The Tale of Genji" which focuses on Confucius, Buddhism and Japanese culture.
1,695 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 1 source, APA, £ 37.95
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This informative paper details the plot of Shikibu's novel, "The Tale of Genji" which centers on Hikaru Genji, the son of a Heian period emperor and one of his concubines. This paper addresses Japanese culture in the 11th century and contains pertinent information and facts relating to Buddhist and Confucian philosophy as well as Japan's expanding intellectual freedom, which is apparent in Shikibu's writing style.
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"In arguing for an essentially humanistic and even existential perspective on the nature of a moral life, Lady Murasaki was arguing against what much of Confucianism taught. The philosophy of Confucianism, imported from China and highly influential in terms of Japanese culture and social structure of the Heian period. Confucius was a minor aristocrat and official who served in the Chinese state of Lu, which is located in what is now Shandong Province. He spent most of his life - from the fifth century to the early fourth century before the Christian era - serving as an advisor to the rulers of various neighboring states and as a scholar and teacher."
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'The Tale of Genji', 2002.
A discussion of 'The Tale of Genji' written by Murasaki Shikibu detailing the Heian Period in Japan.
1,300 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 30.95
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This novel was written by an aristocratic lady known as Murasaki Shikibu soon after the year 1000 A.D.. It offers a glimpse into the spirit as well as magnificence of the Heian era of Japan that extended from 794 AD to 1191. It tells the story of the life and loves of a handsome son, Hikaru Genji, born to an Emperor during the Heian Period. It details his various encounters with women and discusses the themes of love, friendship, affection and family.
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"'The Tale of Genji' has offered its readers an unparalleled glimpse into the spirit as well as magnificence of the Heian era of Japan that extended from 794 AD to 1191, between eras of the Nara and Kamakura. During that period where there was peace and economic stability, an aristocracy controlled by the Fujiwara family has dominated Japan, and the country?s capital was located at Kyoto. While evaluating the novel, the readers may find with a strong theme, which is the notion of love, lust, in addition to the interaction of members of the opposite sex. Thus, The Tale of Genji is mostly the story about the relations between Genji and the people, which include mostly women whom he encountered. At the same time the story also explored the various themes of love, friendship, affection, filial loyalty, and last but not the least, family."
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The Theme of How Class Differences in Japanese Literature, 2001.
A look at the class and gender differences presented in 2 Japanese novels: "As I Cross A Bridge of Dreams" by Lady Sarashina and "The Tale of Genji" by Murasaki Shikibu.
1,432 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 4 sources, £ 32.95
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This paper examines class differences as presented in Japanese Literature. The paper looks at "As I Cross A Bridge of Dreams" by Lady Sarashina and "The Tale of Genji" by Murasaki Shikibu. Several questions are raised in the paper, to examine the not only class differences but also gender differences. Are the upper-class male characters willing to risk their careers for the women they meet? What are the social codes and regulations, and what happens to these men and women who assault the social code and pursue forbidden relationships? Are the consequences enforced so the men suffer in their political careers? Are the women ultimately abandoned and destroyed? These questions are all brought up in the context of class and gender issues to illustrate that the two authors, from the same culture and heritage, use their different destinies and experiences to portray different opinions.
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Murasaki Shikubu's "The Tale of Genji", 2004.
Examines the theme in "The Tale of Genji", which is that the nunnery is a place of escape for women.
1,477 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 1 source, £ 33.95
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This paper discusses how Prince Genji became instrumental in forcing the most important and significant women in his life to live a life of religious commitment through sisterhood. This paper analyzes the motivations and transition of the characters of Fujitsubo, Murasaki, and Ukifune in Shikubu?s novel in order to determine the prevailing norm in the author?s society in dealing with relationships between men and women, particularly in Japan?s royal court.
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"?The Tale of Genji? by Murasaki Shikubu, is an example of a novel that mirrors the lives of early human society, particularly in Japan, where the novel is set. Considered as the very first novel written, ?The Tale of Genji? was written during the 11th century, and centers on the story of Prince Genji and his numerous affairs with women during his reign as one of the leaders in Japan during the 11th century."
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Harriet Ann Jacobs and Genji, 2002.
A comparison of the characters Harriet Ann Jacobs in the autobiography "Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl", and Genji in "The Tale of Genji" by Murasaki Shikibu.
1,376 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 2 sources, APA, £ 32.95
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In comparing Harriet Ann Jacobs in "Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl", and Genji in "The Tale of Genji" (Murasaki Shikibu), the paper shows the two could not have led more different lives when looked at on the surface, but when they are examined more closely there are similarities. The paper describes how Jacobs grew up as a slave girl and Genji in a royal court and their lives were different on a day to day basi, but both characters shared two important similarities - the love of family and friends and the the tragic loss of their mothers at a young and vulnerable age.
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"As for Genji, growing up in the Emperor's royal court in Japan, he was also much loved by family and friends. He did not have the hardships that Jacobs had with her bondage to the white man, but Genji did have his own problems. He had many interests in different women, but was rejected. Through it all he kept a light heart and did not fall into despair, much like Jacobs did not despair over her troubles, either. Genji has his mother to show him what love of family was all about, but when she died, he was fortunate to have his father there to continue her tradition. Many would think that the Emperor would be a gruff man who was busy with business affairs and didn't have time for his children, but that couldn?t be farther from the truth. He loved Genji very much, and he spent enough time with him for that to be truly realized in Genji's heart instead of just being some vague notion inside his head."
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Japanese Literature, 2002.
Compares two works by Japanese authors, Murasaki Shikibu and Heike Monogatari.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 5 sources, £ 18.95
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This paper is a comparison of two literature works, which are: "The Tale of Genji", written by Murasaki Shikibu and "The Tale of Heike", by Heike Monogatari. It discusses the points of similarity and difference between these works and how these reflect the sensibilities of their age or the culture context in which the work was created and, as modern readers, what we take from these works today.
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"The Tale of Genji", 2006.
A review of the 11th century story "The Tale of Genji" by Murasaki.
1,950 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 43.95
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This paper studies the 11th century Japanese epic series "Tale of Genji" by Murasaki. The paper begins by reviewing the story's plot line and then explores the writing style of its author, Murasaki. The paper explains that Murasaki was a devout Buddhist and shows how this work in particular is reflective of her spiritual beliefs. The paper concludes with a study of the work's multi-layered construction. It analyzes Murasaki's choice to write events in non-chronological order.
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"This is the last volume in "The Tale of Genji". The story opens out very quietly not like the other volumes, which has a lot of references to a whole of lot of people in the Japanese literature. After the appearance on the scene of Ukifune (which means 'The Lady of the Boat') events in the story move rapidly and the reader will find that the next hundred fifty pages are very unique and stirring in details. This volume has great improvement in its construction than its proceeding counterparts. The number of characters is small and the subordinate ones are closely related to the main theme. A new character has been so beautifully brought into the picture like Ukifune's little brother in so few pages that it is something extraordinary to be so done in so short a way. Generally the Western authors would have found it difficult to introduce a new character at such a point."
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"The Diary of Lady Murasaki", 2005.
An analysis of "The Diary of Lady Murasaki" by Lady Murasaki.
1,524 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 34.95
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In examining "The Diary of Lady Murasaki", this paper analyzes the relationship between men and women as seen during the Heian Period in Japan, and Murasaki's observations of life on the court.
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"The Japanese at the Heian court began to develop a culture that was independent from the Chinese culture that had formed the cultural life of imperial Japan up until then (Ebrey, 193). Since Chinese writing was adapted to an entirely different language, the Japanese began their own writing system. They also developed a court culture with values and concepts uniquely different from imperial China (Johnson, Oct. 24, 2005). This culture was largely among the women's communities at court and reached their peak by Lady Murasaki. The Diary of Lady Murasaki is a historical document that marks a turning point in women's history. During the Heian period it was considered inappropriate for a woman to know how to write in Chinese and was reserved for men. Regardless, women went on to write poems, prose, and dairies, thus proving to the males that they were capable of writing."
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