A study of court life in ancient Japan during the Heian period (c. A.D. 950-1050), where the elite were highly cultured and aware of the aesthetic. The book outlines the social and political life of the period as well as the superstitions and rules of conduct between men and women.
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A study of court life in ancient Japan during the Heian period (c. A.D. 950-1050), where the elite were highly cultured and aware of the aesthetic. The book outlines the social and political life of the period as well as the superstitions and rules of conduct between men and women.
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Shows some light wear from age and use. Interior is good with sound binding and no damage or labels. Some highlighting in first two chapters. Thanks for your business! Your satisfaction is guaranteed!
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Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
Not the first book IÃ?Æ'Ã?¢Ã?¢ââ?¬Å¡Ã?¬Ã?¢ââ?¬Å¾Ã?¢ve read by Mr. Morris, so I was prepared for the wry humor, excellent, informative, but very readable prose.
He treats in this book, not just the primary source Ã?Æ'Ã?¢Ã?¢ââ?¬Å¡Ã?¬Ã?â?¦"The Tale of GenjiÃ?Æ'Ã?¢Ã?¢ââ?¬Å¡Ã?¬Ã?â??Ã?Â?, but a couple of contemporary texts, such as Ã?Æ'Ã?¢Ã?¢ââ?¬Å¡Ã?¬Ã?â?¦"The Pillow BookÃ?Æ'Ã?¢Ã?¢ââ?¬Å¡Ã?¬Ã?â??Ã?Â? of Sei Shonagon, and one or two others. But, as the intent is to write generally of the culture featured in these books, he makes very good points that cover all of them. Good to remember when I next read Shonagon, or contemporary fiction set in this era.