The Tale of Genji: Lady Murasaki【電子書籍】[ Murasaki Shikibu ]

＜p＞The Tale of Genji (Genji Monogatari), written in the early 11th century by Lady Murasaki Shikibu, is widely recognized as the world’s first novel and a pinnacle of classical Japanese literature. Composed during the Heian period, a time of refined court culture and artistic flourishing, the novel offers an unparalleled window into aristocratic life, social customs, and the emotional complexities of its era. The narrative follows the life of Hikaru Genji, the “Shining Prince,” the son of an emperor and a low-ranking concubine. To avoid political complications, Genji is relegated to commoner status but remains a central figure within the imperial court. The novel chronicles Genji’s romantic entanglements, his friendships, his personal growth, and the fortunes and tragedies of his descendants. Through these interwoven stories, Lady Murasaki explores themes of love, desire, ambition, loss, and the impermanence of life, reflecting the Buddhist concept of muj? (transience). What sets The T．．．楽天市場のショップで商品詳細の続きを見る