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Unlock the profound beauty of Japanese literature with 'The Splendor of Longing in the Tale of the Genji.' This remarkable trade paperback, published by Princeton University Press in 2019, revisits Murasaki Shikibu's masterpiece—one of the earliest novels in world literature that dates back to A.D. 1000. In this work, Norma Field, a distinguished professor at the University of Chicago, delves into the intricate dynamics of the Tale, showcasing how the protagonist Genji's identity is shaped by the powerful heroines around him.
Discover the depth of emotions conveyed through the prism of love, longing, and societal norms in this essential read for both literature enthusiasts and students. Field’s insightful analysis, grounded in Japanese and Western scholarship, reveals the compelling social and psychological dimensions interwoven throughout this classic narrative. Explore the fusion of eroticism and politics that enriches the aesthetics of 'The Tale of Genji.' This book is not merely a retelling; it’s an invitation to contemplate the textures of a world where longing intertwines with artistic expression.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780691609812. Format: Trade paperback (US). Year: 2019. Publisher: Princeton University Press.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691609812
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2019
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
Foremost among Japanese literary classics and one of the world's earliest novels, the Tale of Genji was written around the year A.D. 1000 by Murasaki Shikibu, a woman from a declining aristocratic family. For sophisticaion and insight, Western prose fiction was to wait centuries to rival her work. Norma Field explore the shifting configurations of the Tale, showing how the hero Genji is made and unmade by a series of heroines.
Professor Field draws on the riches of both Japanesse and Western scholarship, as well as on her own sensitive reading of the Tale. Included are discussions of the social, psychological, and political dimensions of the aesthetics of this novel, with emphasis on the crucial relationship of erotic and political concerns to prose fiction.
Norma Field is Assistant Professor of Far Eastern Languages and Civilizations at the University of Chicago.
Originally published in 1987.
The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
Discover the depth of emotions conveyed through the prism of love, longing, and societal norms in this essential read for both literature enthusiasts and students. Field’s insightful analysis, grounded in Japanese and Western scholarship, reveals the compelling social and psychological dimensions interwoven throughout this classic narrative. Explore the fusion of eroticism and politics that enriches the aesthetics of 'The Tale of Genji.' This book is not merely a retelling; it’s an invitation to contemplate the textures of a world where longing intertwines with artistic expression.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780691609812. Format: Trade paperback (US). Year: 2019. Publisher: Princeton University Press.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691609812
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2019
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
Foremost among Japanese literary classics and one of the world's earliest novels, the Tale of Genji was written around the year A.D. 1000 by Murasaki Shikibu, a woman from a declining aristocratic family. For sophisticaion and insight, Western prose fiction was to wait centuries to rival her work. Norma Field explore the shifting configurations of the Tale, showing how the hero Genji is made and unmade by a series of heroines.
Professor Field draws on the riches of both Japanesse and Western scholarship, as well as on her own sensitive reading of the Tale. Included are discussions of the social, psychological, and political dimensions of the aesthetics of this novel, with emphasis on the crucial relationship of erotic and political concerns to prose fiction.
Norma Field is Assistant Professor of Far Eastern Languages and Civilizations at the University of Chicago.
Originally published in 1987.
The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.