The World of the Shining Prince: Court Life in Ancient Japan

The World of the Shining Prince: Court Life in Ancient Japan

Ivan Morrisâ€™s definitive and widely acclaimed portrait of the ceremonious and melancholy world of ancient Japan.

UsingÂ The Tale of GenjiÂ and other major literary works from Japanâ€™s Heian period as a frame of reference,Â The World of the Shining PrinceÂ recreates an era when women set the cultural tone. Focusing on the world of the emperorâ€™s courtâ€”a world deeply admired by Virginia Woolf, among othersâ€”renowned scholar of Japanese history and literature Ivan Morris explores the politics, society, religious life, and superstitions of the period.

Offering readers detailed portrayals of the daily lives of courtiers, the cult of beauty they espoused, and the intricate relations between the men and women of the age,Â The World of the Shining PrinceÂ has been a cornerstone text on ancient Japan for half a century
Country USA
Manufacturer Vintage
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2013-05-21
Format Kindle eBook

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