The Tale of Genji (Bloom's Modern Critical Interpretations) - Hardcover

Harold Bloom

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Synopsis

A critical overview of the work features the writings of Donald Keene, Norma Field, Ivan Morris, Royall Tyler, and other scholars.

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About the Author

"Lady Murasaki Shikibu, " born in 978, was a member of the famed Fujiwara clan-one of the most influential families of the Heian period. After the death of her husband, Shikibu immersed herself in Buddhism, and the religion's influence permeates her writing.

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