Murasaki Shikubu's "The Tale of Genji"

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This paper discusses how Prince Genji became instrumental in forcing the most important and significant women in his life to live a life of religious commitment through sisterhood. This paper analyzes the motivations and transition of the characters of Fujitsubo, Murasaki, and Ukifune in Shikubu's novel in order to determine the prevailing norm in the author's society in dealing with relationships between men and women, particularly in Japan's royal court.

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""The Tale of Genji" by Murasaki Shikubu, is an example of a novel that mirrors the lives of early human society, particularly in Japan, where the novel is set. Considered as the very first novel written, "The Tale of Genji" was written during the 11th century, and centers on the story of Prince Genji and his numerous affairs with women during his reign as one of the leaders in Japan during the 11th century."

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