The Diaries of Court Ladies of Old Japan is a collection of translated diaries written by women who lived in the Japanese imperial court during the Heian period (794-1185). The diaries were originally written in Japanese and were translated into English by Annie Shepley Omori. The book provides a unique insight into the lives of women during this time period, as it was uncommon for women to have their writings preserved and shared. The diaries cover a wide range of topics, including court life, relationships, family, ...
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The Diaries of Court Ladies of Old Japan is a collection of translated diaries written by women who lived in the Japanese imperial court during the Heian period (794-1185). The diaries were originally written in Japanese and were translated into English by Annie Shepley Omori. The book provides a unique insight into the lives of women during this time period, as it was uncommon for women to have their writings preserved and shared. The diaries cover a wide range of topics, including court life, relationships, family, politics, and religion. The book also includes an introduction that provides historical context and background information on the Heian period. Overall, the Diaries of Court Ladies of Old Japan is a fascinating read that offers a glimpse into the lives of women in ancient Japan.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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