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Understanding The Diary of Lady Murasaki (Penguin Classics Edition)
"The Diary of Lady Murasaki, translated by Richard Bowring for Penguin Classics, offers an eyewitness account of life within the mid-Heian imperial court of Japan between 1008 and 1010 CE. Written by Murasaki Shikibu, author of The Tale of Genji, the diary provides historical insight into court ritual, imperial births, political maneuvering, personal melancholy, and contemporary literary rivalries. What Is The Diary of Lady Murasaki? The Diary of Lady Murasaki (Murasaki Shikibu Nikki) is one of the foundational texts of classic Japanese literature. Written during the height of the Heian period (794–1185 CE), the work covers roughly two years i..."
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