The World's First Novel: The Tale of Genji - Japan Powered
Back in the 11th century, a Japanese woman wrote the world's first modern novel. The novel remained unknown in the West until after the Meiji Restoration| Japan Powered
Back in the 11th century, a Japanese woman wrote the world's first modern novel. The novel remained unknown in the West until after the Meiji Restoration| Japan Powered
Tales of Ise is referenced throughout early Japanese literature. If you hadn't read it, you won't catch some of the meaning Sei Shonagon, Lady Nijo,| Japan Powered
The Confessions of Lady Nijo is an example of Japan’s traditional women’s literature: the diary. Her father was the head of the Minamoto clan: Major Counselor Masatada, who served the E…| Japan Powered
Sei Shonagon's Pillow Book offers a look at the Imperial court from around 993 to the end of 1000, when she served as a lady-in-waiting for Empress| Japan Powered
Here's a collection of books to help expand your knowledge about Japan. I’ve referred to these books for my various writing projects. This list skews| Japan Powered
In order to understand works like The Tale of Genji, you have to understand the historical context. Ivan Morris’s book The World of the Shining Prince| Japan Powered
