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LoC No.: 26026576

Title: The Sacred Tree: Being the Second Part of 'The Tale of Genji'

Original Publication: United States: Houghton Mifflin Company,1926.

Note: Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Ronald Grenier

Summary: "The Sacred Tree: Being the Second Part of 'The Tale of Genji'" by Lady Murasaki is a classic novel written in the early 11th century. This work is a continuation of the renowned "The Tale of Genji," which chronicles the life and loves of Prince Genji, a nobleman in Heian-era Japan. The narrative delves into the intricate relationships, emotional struggles, and the societal norms of the time through its complex characters, with a particular focus on Genji's romantic entanglements. At the start of this second volume, the story revolves around Lady Rokujō, who is filled with despair as the imminent departure of her daughter looms. Struggling with her feelings for Genji after a long and painful estrangement, she contemplates the emotional turmoil that their relationship has caused her. Meanwhile, Genji, moved by the beauty of the autumn landscape, embarks on a journey to reconnect with Rokujō, reflecting on the passage of time and his lingering attachment. Their poignant meeting from behind the screen-of-state sparks renewed feelings, yet simultaneously highlights the challenges posed by their past and the societal expectations they must navigate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Murasaki Shikibu, 978?-

Translator: Waley, Arthur, 1889-1966

EBook No.: 67111

Published: Jan 6, 2022

Downloads: 219

Language: English

Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction

Subject: Japan -- Court and courtiers -- Fiction

Subject: Japanese fiction -- To 1600 -- Translations into English

Subject: Japan -- Social life and customs -- To 1600 -- Fiction

Subject: Aristocracy (Social class) -- Japan -- Fiction

Subject: Princes -- Japan -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-09T02:11:50Z The Sacred Tree: Being the Second Part of 'The Tale of Genji'

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 26026576

Title: The Sacred Tree: Being the Second Part of 'The Tale of Genji'

Original Publication: United States: Houghton Mifflin Company,1926.

Note: Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Ronald Grenier

Summary: "The Sacred Tree: Being the Second Part of 'The Tale of Genji'" by Lady Murasaki is a classic novel written in the early 11th century. This work is a continuation of the renowned "The Tale of Genji," which chronicles the life and loves of Prince Genji, a nobleman in Heian-era Japan. The narrative delves into the intricate relationships, emotional struggles, and the societal norms of the time through its complex characters, with a particular focus on Genji's romantic entanglements. At the start of this second volume, the story revolves around Lady Rokujō, who is filled with despair as the imminent departure of her daughter looms. Struggling with her feelings for Genji after a long and painful estrangement, she contemplates the emotional turmoil that their relationship has caused her. Meanwhile, Genji, moved by the beauty of the autumn landscape, embarks on a journey to reconnect with Rokujō, reflecting on the passage of time and his lingering attachment. Their poignant meeting from behind the screen-of-state sparks renewed feelings, yet simultaneously highlights the challenges posed by their past and the societal expectations they must navigate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Murasaki Shikibu, 978?-

Translator: Waley, Arthur, 1889-1966

EBook No.: 67111

Published: Jan 6, 2022

Downloads: 219

Language: English

Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction

Subject: Japan -- Court and courtiers -- Fiction

Subject: Japanese fiction -- To 1600 -- Translations into English

Subject: Japan -- Social life and customs -- To 1600 -- Fiction

Subject: Aristocracy (Social class) -- Japan -- Fiction

Subject: Princes -- Japan -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:67111:3 2022-01-06T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Waley, Arthur Murasaki Shikibu en urn:lccn:26026576 1