Murasaki Shikibu

La novela de Genji transcurre a lo largo de medio siglo, con infinidad de personajes y aventuras, muchas galantes, en queel protagonista, hijo del emperador a quien han alejado del poder desde su infancia, pugna por recuperar sus derechos. Una vida repleta de luces y sombras, de maquinaciones de poder y de erotismo, que llenan el clasico mas notable de cuantos quedaban por traducir a nuestra lengua. La novela de Genji preludia toda la gran literatura universal posterior, con un conocimiento extraordinario del alma humana, de su esencia tragica y comica.

El diario íntimo de la autora de "La historia de Genji", considerada la primera novela de la literatura universal y cumbre de las letras japonesas. El diario personal de Murasaki, autora de "La his

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El Genji Monogatari -la primera novela de la Historia- es la obra imperecedera de una de las escritoras más geniales que ha conocido la literatura de todos los tiempos y países: Murasaki Shikibu, una dama de corte del Japon medieval a quien la critica no ha vacilado en comparar a Homero y Proust.

Presents a tale of Genji, the Shining Prince, son of an emperor, which is a passionate character with tempestuous nature, family circumstances, love affairs, alliances, and shifting political fortunes. This is a translation to the Japanese original work, and focuses on its early chapters, which evoke Genji as a young man.

Escrita por una mujer del refinado Japón imperial de la segunda mitad del siglo X, la novela es una obra magna fascinante, a la altura de Quijote, Guerra y paz o Hamlet.La historia de Genji se esparce por mas de medio siglo, con infinidad de personajes y de aventuras, muchas galantes, en que el protagonista, hijo del emperador a quien han alejado del poder desde su infancia, pugna por recuperar sus derechos. Una vida de exitos y fracasos, de maquinaciones de poder y de erotismo que llenan el clasico mas notable de cuantos quedaban por traducir a nuestra lengua.

The first complete new translation for 25 years of the acknowledged masterpiece of Japanese literature. Lady Murasaki's great 11th century novel is a beautifully crafted story of love, betrayal and death at the Imperial Court. At the core of this epic is Prince Genji, the son of an emperor, whose passionate character, love affairs and shifting political fortunes, offer an equisite glimpse of the golden age of Japan. Royal Tyler's superb new translation is scrupulously true to the Japanese original but appeals immeadiately to the modern reader. This edition also includes notes, glossaries, character lists and a chronology to enable the reader to appreciate the richness of this classic of world literature.

Three well-educated ladies wrote these diaries, among them the skilled writer Murasaki Shikibu (ca. 973-1025 a.d.). A lady-in-waiting to the Japanese Empress, she observed the upper classes with fine detail. The Sarashina Diary, begins with a 9-year-old girl's dreams and ends with the grown woman's account of her husband's funeral (1009-1059 a.d.). 2 color illustrations. 12 black-and-white illustrations. Appendix.

Cuando en 1925 apareció en Inglaterra la primera versión occidental de "La historia de Genji", los críticos quedaron admirados ante su magnitud literaria y el insospechado mundo que revelaba, de una sensibilidad y desarrollo narrativo sorprendentes. La novela no solo era una de las mas antiguas del mundo, comparable en calidad con los grandes clasicos occidentales, sino que ademas tenia la particularidad de haber sido escrita hace mil años por una mujer japonesa. Sin saberlo, Murasaki Shikibu habia escrito la primera novela psicologica del mundo. La primera gran obra literaria de caracter universal capaz de hacer un retrato minucioso de toda una sociedad; en este caso, de una de las mas refinadas de la Edad Media

The Tale of Genji is a profound exploration of courtly life, social dynamics, and emotional complexities in Japans Heian era. Written by Murasaki Shikibu, the narrative follows the life of Prince Genji and his relationships, addressing themes such as love, duty, and the fleeting nature of beauty. The novel portrays a refined and structured society where status and etiquette determine individual fates, while characters struggle between personal desires and the constraints imposed by aristocratic norms.Since its publication in the 11th century, The Tale of Genji has been recognized as one of the first great novels in world literature. Its intricate characterization and detailed depiction of Japanese court culture have secured its place as a literary milestone. The narrative, rich in psychological depth and aesthetic sensitivity, continues to captivate generations of readers, offering a unique insight into the values and emotions of its time.The novels enduring relevance lies in its ability to capture the subtleties of human relationships and the inherent melancholy of lifes impermanence. By exploring the intersection of desire, duty, and fate, The Tale of Genji invites readers to reflect on the ephemeral nature of love and the role of emotions in shaping identity and memory.

Genji Monogatari, or The Tale of Genji, is a Japanese classic novel from the eleventh century. Supposedly commissioned by members of the Imperial Family, it tells the story of the son of the Emperors favorite concubine and his role as a privileged boy and man, but not quite recognized as royal. He is placed in a loveless marriage, but continues a number of friendships with the women of the court. This translation brings us the first seventeen chapters, and there is some dispute over the authorship of later (not included) chapters. The book gives us a fascinating insight into court life of the period. - Summary by Lynne Thompson