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'''''The Tale of Genji''''' is a classic Japanese novel about a self-centered, womanizing prince in [[Medieval Japan]]. It was written in the eleventh century AD by [[Lady Murasaki]], who was well acquainted with life in the [[Japanese Emperor]]'s court during the [[Heian Period]]. | '''''The Tale of Genji''''' is a classic Japanese novel about a self-centered, womanizing prince in [[Medieval Japan]]. It was written in the eleventh century AD by [[Lady Murasaki]], who was well acquainted with 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. | + | The main character, Genji, was a prince who used his power to seduce women and kidnap girls. One, named Murasaki, was a ten-year-old whom he made a [[child bride]].<ref>[http://{{e}}zinearticles.com/?Female-Resistance-to-Male-Authority,-Part-One&id=147595 Mary Arnold]</ref> |
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. | ||
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[[Category:Novels|Tale of Genji]] | [[Category:Novels|Tale of Genji]] | ||
Revision as of 18:42, February 24, 2009
The Tale of Genji is a classic Japanese novel about a self-centered, womanizing prince in Medieval Japan. It was written in the eleventh century AD by Lady Murasaki, who was well acquainted with 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. One, named Murasaki, was a ten-year-old whom he made a child bride.[1]
In his old age he repented his sins and turned to Buddhism for solace.