Diaries of Court Ladies of Old Japan is a collection of translated writings from the diaries of women who lived in the imperial court of Japan during the Heian period (794-1185 AD). The book, translated by Annie Shepley Omori, provides a unique glimpse into the daily lives, thoughts, and experiences of these court ladies, who were highly educated and influential figures in the court. The diaries cover a range of topics, including love affairs, political intrigue, religious beliefs, and cultural practices. The book also ...
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Diaries of Court Ladies of Old Japan is a collection of translated writings from the diaries of women who lived in the imperial court of Japan during the Heian period (794-1185 AD). The book, translated by Annie Shepley Omori, provides a unique glimpse into the daily lives, thoughts, and experiences of these court ladies, who were highly educated and influential figures in the court. The diaries cover a range of topics, including love affairs, political intrigue, religious beliefs, and cultural practices. The book also includes detailed annotations and explanations of historical and cultural contexts to help readers better understand the significance of the diaries. Overall, Diaries of Court Ladies of Old Japan offers a fascinating insight into the world of the Heian court and the lives of the women who lived there.With an Introduction by Amy Lowell and with Illustrations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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