"These seven essays by the most recent English translator of The Tale of Genji emphasize three major interpretive issues. What is the place of the hero (Hikaru Genji) in the work? What story gives the narrative underlying continuity and form? And how does the closing section of the tale (especially the ten "Uji chapters") relate to what precedes it? Written over a period of nine years, the essays suggest fresh, thought-provoking perspectives on Japan's greatest literary classic."--Publisher's description.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Contents
Genji and Murasaki: between love and pride -- Genji and Suzaku (1): the disaster of the third princess -- Genji and Suzaku (2): the possibility of Ukifune -- Genji and the luck of the sea -- Pity poor Kaoru -- Two post-Genji tales on The Tale of Genji -- Feminine veils over visions of the male.
