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?The Tale of Genji?, 2004.
This paper reviews Murasaki Shikibu's ?Tale of Genji?, a revealing tale about the plight of humanity in medieval Japan.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 64.95
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This paper explains that ?Tale of Genji? is the first piece of Japanese fiction in novelistic form and, excluding the ancient Greek and Roman traditions, the first novel to be written in modern times in the world. The author declares that ?The Tale of Genji? is an amazingly complex and detailed portrait of a vast array of characters in medieval Japan, and its portrayal of women and their jealousy is particularly interesting and telling. The paper points out that part of this exceptional and intriguing emphasis on the feminine personalities within the text itself derives from its traditionally attributed female authorship, which enabled its writer to create a more realistic and complete portrait of female society.
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"On the other hand, sometimes jealousy is the result of a quite literal desire for sole sexual possession of the romantic other, and, as the episode in the ?Heart to Heart? section demonstrates, there is room in ancient Japanese tradition for the traditional role of the jilted lover, even if feelings of romantic jealousy are considered jejune and absurd. Indeed, it is important to see that jealousy with the "Tale of the Genji" can also result from considerably more traditional concerns of the passions that flare up when the former object of someone?s affections is abandoned in search of a new love object."
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"The Tale of Genji", 2002.
A review of Murasaki Shikibu's "The Tale of Genji" about aristocratic Japan.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper is a discussion on "The Tale of Genji". "The Tale of Genji" happens to take the reader into aristocratic Japan and a complicated array of principal and secondary wives, concubines, and persons related by different kinds of relationships that all have their connections to the old source of power. The characters have their connections too, to what will happen in the next generation as Genji manages to establish his own court and heirs. In these dynamics, the pattern of the novel is set.
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"The Tale of Genji", 2002.
A review of "The Tale of Genji" with an emphasis on the vulnerability of the Heian women.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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This essay discusses The Tale of Genji in the context of the extreme physical and psychological vulnerability of the Heian woman which "augured ill for her happiness." The Heian woman had very few rights during this time and men were able to exploit women in every realm of society.
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"The Tale of Genji", 2006.
A review of the 11th century story "The Tale of Genji" by Murasaki.
1,950 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 62.95
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This paper studies the 11th century Japanese epic series "Tale of Genji" by Murasaki. The paper begins by reviewing the story's plot line and then explores the writing style of its author, Murasaki. The paper explains that Murasaki was a devout Buddhist and shows how this work in particular is reflective of her spiritual beliefs. The paper concludes with a study of the work's multi-layered construction. It analyzes Murasaki's choice to write events in non-chronological order.
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"This is the last volume in "The Tale of Genji". The story opens out very quietly not like the other volumes, which has a lot of references to a whole of lot of people in the Japanese literature. After the appearance on the scene of Ukifune (which means 'The Lady of the Boat') events in the story move rapidly and the reader will find that the next hundred fifty pages are very unique and stirring in details. This volume has great improvement in its construction than its proceeding counterparts. The number of characters is small and the subordinate ones are closely related to the main theme. A new character has been so beautifully brought into the picture like Ukifune's little brother in so few pages that it is something extraordinary to be so done in so short a way. Generally the Western authors would have found it difficult to introduce a new character at such a point."
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"The Tale of Genji", 2007.
This paper discusses Murasaki Shikibu, her work "The Tale of Genji" and the general literature of women in the Japanese Heian era.
2,460 words (approx. 9.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 74.95
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This paper describes the writings of Murasaki Shikibu and the social norms for aristocratic women writers in the Heian Period of tenth and eleventh century Japan. The paper looks at the differences between male and female writing and highlights the writing techniques of women that were permitted in a male controlled world. The paper shows how "The Tale of Genji" is not only an entertaining and thought provoking masterpiece but also a document that provides a glimpse into the societal history of the Heian Period.
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"During the early periods of Japan, Japanese literature and poetry became the main focus of courtiers and aristocrats. The Heian period was an era that promoted waka poetry writing by both male and female aristocrats that contributed to the collections of Japanese literary work. One famous author among the court of ruling political aristocrats during the Heian period was Murasaki Shikibu, the author who creatively pieced together a work of fictional literary art called The Tale of Genji. This literary work would be considered the first modern novel of Japanese literary history and is currently famous for its unique writing style and constructive symbolism. The book consists of more than a thousand pages and is divided into fifty-four chapters. (Wikipedia 2007) The tale is very complex and contains a lot of symbolic views, which were cleverly scripted by Murasaki Shikibu. What inspired the female writer to write such a fascinating tale of lust, love, and adventure? Women of the Heian period were not acknowledged as well as their gender opposites during the time. Despite the restriction put upon women, Murasaki seemed to excel in her writings, claiming a big step on women literary work. Lady Murasaki used her experiences, knowledge of Buddhism, and her observations of the court to contribute in the creation of her most famous work."
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"The Tale of Genji", 2006.
This paper reviews and analyzes Lady Murasaki Shikibu's 11th century novel "The Tale of Genji" which focuses on Confucius, Buddhism and Japanese culture.
1,695 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 54.95
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This informative paper details the plot of Shikibu's novel, "The Tale of Genji" which centers on Hikaru Genji, the son of a Heian period emperor and one of his concubines. This paper addresses Japanese culture in the 11th century and contains pertinent information and facts relating to Buddhist and Confucian philosophy as well as Japan's expanding intellectual freedom, which is apparent in Shikibu's writing style.
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"In arguing for an essentially humanistic and even existential perspective on the nature of a moral life, Lady Murasaki was arguing against what much of Confucianism taught. The philosophy of Confucianism, imported from China and highly influential in terms of Japanese culture and social structure of the Heian period. Confucius was a minor aristocrat and official who served in the Chinese state of Lu, which is located in what is now Shandong Province. He spent most of his life - from the fifth century to the early fourth century before the Christian era - serving as an advisor to the rulers of various neighboring states and as a scholar and teacher."
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Yosano Akiko and "The Tale of Genji", 2002.
Outlines the influence of "The Tale of Genji" on Japanese poet Yosano Akiko (1878-1942).
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 53.95
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Yosano Akiko's translations of "The Tale of Genji" into modern Japanese and commentaries on it were the focus of this poet's career. Her youthful reading of it provided her fluency in classical Japanese. "Genji" also influenced the allusions in her poetry throughout her creative life.
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"The Tale of Genji", 2002.
A discussion of the significance of "The Tale of Genji" and its portrayal in the painting "Genji Monogatari" .
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper looks at "The Tale of Genji" and its significance in Japanese history. This paper will also look at the painting "Genji Monogatari" and how it illustrates specifics points in this novella. This paper will also look at the author and the tones of this work.
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Murasaki Shikibu's "The Tale of Genji", 2003.
This paper discusses the Yugao chapter of Murasaki Shikibu's "The Tale of Genji".
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper explains that beneath Genji's veneer of class exists some less admirable character traits; a man, who cheats on his wife, kidnaps a troubled, insecure girl (who dies in his care) and who is convinced that the lower class is so beneath him as to not be worth his time. The author points out that loneliness is a very common theme in both the men's and women's poems. The paper relates that Genji, "The Shining One", retains an equally impeccable reputation in Japanese literature.
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"There are many examples among the poetry of the time that show that there was a definite stress on the importance of having a man. One of the clearest examples of this is the poem about things a prostitute likes
that ends on the sad note of a prostitute praying for a man's love, that as a prostitute she is all the less likely to ever have. As in Yugao, there are examples of distrust in men in matters of love. Two particularly blunt examples of this include a poem wherein a woman rains curses down on her distrustful lover, including, but not limited to, the ardent hope that he will sprout horns and turn into a demon."
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'The Tale of Genji', 2002.
A discussion of 'The Tale of Genji' written by Murasaki Shikibu detailing the Heian Period in Japan.
1,300 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This novel was written by an aristocratic lady known as Murasaki Shikibu soon after the year 1000 A.D.. It offers a glimpse into the spirit as well as magnificence of the Heian era of Japan that extended from 794 AD to 1191. It tells the story of the life and loves of a handsome son, Hikaru Genji, born to an Emperor during the Heian Period. It details his various encounters with women and discusses the themes of love, friendship, affection and family.
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"'The Tale of Genji' has offered its readers an unparalleled glimpse into the spirit as well as magnificence of the Heian era of Japan that extended from 794 AD to 1191, between eras of the Nara and Kamakura. During that period where there was peace and economic stability, an aristocracy controlled by the Fujiwara family has dominated Japan, and the country?s capital was located at Kyoto. While evaluating the novel, the readers may find with a strong theme, which is the notion of love, lust, in addition to the interaction of members of the opposite sex. Thus, The Tale of Genji is mostly the story about the relations between Genji and the people, which include mostly women whom he encountered. At the same time the story also explored the various themes of love, friendship, affection, filial loyalty, and last but not the least, family."
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Murasaki Shikubu's "The Tale of Genji", 2004.
Examines the theme in "The Tale of Genji", which is that the nunnery is a place of escape for women.
1,477 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 1 source, $ 48.95
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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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Morris' "The Tale of Genji", 1991.
This paper reviews Morris' "The Tale of Genji" that describe the basic social features of the Heian period in Japanese history: Culture, court politics and the differences between rural & urban settings.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, $ 47.95
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"The Heian period in Japanese history covers the end of the eighth century through to the early part of the tenth century. This period is the same as is represented ... In addition, it was a period of both court aristocracy, as ..., and of a culture whose tone was set by women, .... "The Tale of Genji" is described by Morris as the "first psychological novel in the literature of the world"... it is also representative of some social changes taking place at that time, with specific reference to spiritual issues.
The establishment of the Heian period dates from the move of the capital to Kyoto, then known as Heiankyo; the era lasted until the establishment of the military government in Kamakura in 1185."
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"The Tale of Genji", 2002.
An analysis of the "Tale of Genjii".
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper takes a look at the similarities of the "Tale of Genji" and contemporary society.
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The Theme of How Class Differences in Japanese Literature, 2001.
A look at the class and gender differences presented in 2 Japanese novels: "As I Cross A Bridge of Dreams" by Lady Sarashina and "The Tale of Genji" by Murasaki Shikibu.
1,432 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 4 sources, $ 47.95
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This paper examines class differences as presented in Japanese Literature. The paper looks at "As I Cross A Bridge of Dreams" by Lady Sarashina and "The Tale of Genji" by Murasaki Shikibu. Several questions are raised in the paper, to examine the not only class differences but also gender differences. Are the upper-class male characters willing to risk their careers for the women they meet? What are the social codes and regulations, and what happens to these men and women who assault the social code and pursue forbidden relationships? Are the consequences enforced so the men suffer in their political careers? Are the women ultimately abandoned and destroyed? These questions are all brought up in the context of class and gender issues to illustrate that the two authors, from the same culture and heritage, use their different destinies and experiences to portray different opinions.
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Literature as a Window to Cultures, 2002.
A look at how "The Tale of Genji" and the "Decameron" give us a chance to discover important aspects of lives very different from our own in worlds almost unimaginably different.
3,014 words (approx. 12.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 88.95
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This paper examines the ways in which these two works help provide a window into the lives of people who lived centuries before us. This paper provides excerpts of these pieces of literature to show how the characters' lives were representative of the lifestyle of people at the time.
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"This is certainly true of the Decameron, a framing tale set in 1348, while the Black Death sweeps over the city of Florence and ten young men and women flee the city and ? they hope ? death to abide in the country, where they pass the time and settle their fears by telling each other tend days? worth of tales. It is equally true of The Tale of Genji. For while Lady Murasaki?s story is in many ways simply a story told about life at court, it can also be read as a fable about the importance of living a life centered on the principles of Confucian belief. Her book, written in about the year 1000, tells us as much about Confucian (and to a lesser extent Buddhist belief) as it does about political life at the Japanese court just as Giovanni Boccaccio?s Decameron tells us about life in Florence."
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