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portada A wreath of cloud: Being the third part of 'The tale of Genji'
Type
Physical Book
Publisher
Author
Language
English
Format
Paperback
ISBN13
9789378415388

A wreath of cloud: Being the third part of 'The tale of Genji'

Murasaki Shikibu;Arthur Waley (Author) · Alpha Edition · Paperback

A wreath of cloud: Being the third part of 'The tale of Genji' - Murasaki Shikibu;Arthur Waley

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Synopsis "A wreath of cloud: Being the third part of 'The tale of Genji'"

In aristocratic court society, desire is never merely private: lineage, rank and reputation shape every attachment. Prince Genji, a powerful Grand Minister, must negotiate political responsibilities, a complex household and romantic entanglements while guarding the public standing on which his authority depends. Across ten connected episodes, concealed identity and uncertain parentage sharpen the tensions between personal longing and the demands of court life. The discovery of Tamakatsura draws Genji into a charged position as both protector and admirer, placing questions of marriage, status and deception under close scrutiny. Elsewhere, resistance to his courtship reveals the limits of influence, while the separation of mothers and children exposes the human consequences of a society governed by ancestry. Education and courtship are inseparable from advancement, and even intimate choices carry political weight within the Imperial Palace and its surrounding residences. Poems and letters allow feeling to surface indirectly, through allusion, restraint and carefully chosen words. Music, ceremonies, gardens and seasonal imagery accompany negotiations of affection and prestige, while natural disturbances unsettle the ordered world of Japanese court life. This historical fiction narrative balances imperial court romance with the pressures of lineage and public duty, creating a finely structured portrait of relationships conducted beneath constant social scrutiny. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. Read more

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