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| 100 | 1 | _aMurasaki Shikibu | |
| 245 | 1 | 2 | _aA wreath of cloud |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2025 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2025-04-13 | ||
| 520 | _a“A wreath of cloud : Being the third part of 'The tale of Genji'” by Lady Murasaki (translated by Arthur Waley) is a classic novel written in the early 11th century. The book is a segment of the famous Japanese literary masterpiece "The Tale of Genji," widely regarded as one of the world's earliest novels. Focused on the intricate life of Prince Genji and those around him, this part continues exploring romantic, familial, and political themes within the upper echelons of Heian-period court society. Main characters include Genji himself, his wives and children, and other members of the imperial household. The opening of "A wreath of cloud" details the emotional struggle of the Lady of Akashi, who must part with her beloved child so Genji can secure a more prestigious future for the girl at court, under the care of Lady Murasaki. The narrative delves into the pain, uncertainty, and social pressures surrounding this decision, reflecting the complex dynamics of rank and relationships. The story then shifts to significant court events—deaths, spiritual disturbances, and the revelation of secret parentage—focusing on loss, the weight of duty, and the ever-present tension between personal emotion and societal obligation in Genji’s world. Through these episodes, the opening sets a melancholic yet richly atmospheric tone, highlighting the emotional depth and cultural detail that characterize the larger work. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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_pOriginally published: _cBoston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1927 |
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| 653 | _aPsychological fiction | ||
| 653 | _aMan-woman relationships -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aRomance fiction | ||
| 653 | _aJapan -- Court and courtiers -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aJapanese fiction -- To 1600 -- Translations into English | ||
| 653 | _aJapan -- Social life and customs -- To 1600 -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aAristocracy (Social class) -- Japan -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aPrinces -- Japan -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aHikaru Genji (Fictitious character) -- Fiction | ||
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_aWaley, Arthur, _d1889-1966 |
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| 856 | 4 | _uhttps://archive.org/details/wreathofcloud0000lady/mode/2up | |
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75852 |
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