Murasaki Shikibu

Broschiertes Buch

The Tale of Genji

The Arthur Waley Translation of Lady Murasaki's Masterpiece with a New Foreword by Dennis Washburn

Übersetzer: Waley, Arthur

Beschreibung

Centuries before Shakespeare, Murasaki Shikibu's "The Tale of Genji" was already acknowledged as a classic of Japanese literature and the past century has seen this book gain worldwide acceptance. This edition contains the complete translation of all six books of "The Tale of Genji".

Autor

Lady Murasaki Shikibu, born in the year 978, was a member of the famed Fujiwara clan—one of the most influential families of the Heian period. Her literary ability quickly won her a place in the entourage of the Empress Akiko. After the death of her husband, Murasaki Shikibu immersed herself in Buddhism, and the religion's influences permeate her writing. Arthur Waley (1889-1966) taught himself Chinese and Japanese after being appointed Assistant Keeper of Oriental Prints and Manuscripts at the British Museum. He went on to become renowned as one of the most respected translators of Asian classics into English of his time. His translated works include The Noh Plays of Japan and Monkey.

Produktdetails

• Tuttle Classics
• Verlag: Tuttle Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 1184
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. März 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 205mm x 130mm x 60mm
• Gewicht: 942g
• ISBN-13: 9784805310816
• ISBN-10: 4805310812
• Artikelnr.: 27856786