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'''''The Tale of Genji''''' was a novel written in the eleventh century AD by [[Lady Murasaki]] about life in the Japanese Emperor's court during the [[Heian Period]]. | '''''The Tale of Genji''''' was a novel written in the eleventh century AD by [[Lady Murasaki]] about life in the Japanese Emperor's court during the [[Heian Period]]. | ||
| − | The main character, Genji, was a prince who used his power to seduce women and kidnap girls. He | + | The main character, Genji, was a prince who used his power to seduce women and kidnap girls. He provided each one with their own room and individual garden in a mansion he built especially for his wives and concubines. |
In his old age he repented his sins and turned to Buddhism for solace. | In his old age he repented his sins and turned to Buddhism for solace. | ||
Revision as of 18:37, May 20, 2008
The Tale of Genji was a novel written in the eleventh century AD by Lady Murasaki about life in the Japanese Emperor's court during the Heian Period.
The main character, Genji, was a prince who used his power to seduce women and kidnap girls. He provided each one with their own room and individual garden in a mansion he built especially for his wives and concubines.
In his old age he repented his sins and turned to Buddhism for solace.