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Title: Murasaki Shikibu, Her Diary and Poetic Memoirs: A Translation and Study (Princeton Library of Asian Translations) by Murasaki Shikibu, Richard Bowring, Murasaki Shikibu ISBN: 0-691-01416-7 Publisher: Princeton Univ Pr Pub. Date: April, 1985 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $16.95

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Summary: A diary from ancient japan
Comment: Murasaki Shikibu was one of the most active and brilliant ladies at the Heian court. Her best-known work, "Genji monogatari", is a masterpiece of japanese litarature. But, apart from "The tale of Genji", she has left us her diary and poetic memoirs. In this "translation and study" (a text full of notes and commentary) professor Bowring, through shrewd remarks and penetrating analysis, shows us a world made of ceremonies, depicted screens, scented essences, poetry, love affairs, colours, silks and brocades, evoking a series of vivid and moving impressions. I like this book because it's a great mirror of a wonderful microcosm from a time now past.