Description: Tale of Genji: A Reader's Guide by William J. Puette "Those who wish to deepen their acquaintance with Murasakis wondrous world will certainly find Puettes guide most helpful." -The Japan TimesThis is the most complete readers guide available on Japans highly revered novel, the eleventh-century classic, The Tale of Genji, by Murasaki Shikibu, referred to by Nobel Laureate Yasunari Kawabata as the "highest pinnacle of Japanese literature." Written specifically to accompany the translation of the work by Arthur Waley and Edward G. Seidensticker, this guide offers detailed summaries and thematic commentaries, as well as cross-referenced notes on the novels many characters. It also charts the essential progress of The Tale of Genji and introduces the reader to the more subtle complexities, literary devices, and conventions of Lady Murasakis Heian Japan.No longer does the reader have to try and guess the novels cultural and historical milieu. The author presents brief, illustrated essays on historical, philosophical, and cultural features of the novel, and discusses such relevant aspects as the balance between the tenets of Shintoism and Buddhism, the pervasive concepts of karma in human relationships, and the poetic aspects of aware. Both general readers and literature students will find the background information contained in this "companion" indispensable to their reading and interpretation of this complex novel. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography William J. Puette, poet and lecturer, first became interested in the world of The Tale of Genji as a resident of Kyoto, where the novel is set and where he lived and studied. He has taught Japanese literature at the University of Hawaii and is a founding member of the Humanities Group for Asian Studies. Details ISBN4805310847 Author William J. Puette Publisher Tuttle Publishing Language English ISBN-10 4805310847 ISBN-13 9784805310847 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 895.631 Year 2009 Pages 192 Edition Description Revised Short Title TALE OF GENJI Residence US Series Tuttle Classics UK Release Date 2009-09-15 Imprint Tuttle Publishing Place of Publication Boston Country of Publication United States NZ Release Date 2009-09-15 US Release Date 2009-09-15 Publication Date 2009-09-15 Replaces 9780804833318 Illustrations 3 maps; 2 floor plans; 20 small b&w illus Audience General AU Release Date 2009-09-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:158314332;
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