The World of the Shining Prince - Court Life in Ancient Japan (Paperback)

Ivan Morris's definitive and widely acclaimed portrait of the ceremonious and melancholy world of ancient Japan.
Using "The Tale of Genji" and other major literary works from Japan's Heian period as a frame of reference, "The World of the Shining Prince" recreates an era when women set the cultural tone. Focusing on the world of the emperor's court--a world deeply admired by Virginia Woolf, among others--renowned scholar of Japanese history and literature Ivan Morris explores the politics, society, religious life, and superstitions of the period.
Offering readers detailed portrayals of the daily lives of courtiers, the cult of beauty they espoused, and the intricate relations between the men and women of the age, "The World of the Shining Prince" has been a cornerstone text on ancient Japan for half a century.

General

Imprint:	Vintage Books
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	May 2013
First published:	May 2013
Authors:	Ivan Morris
Dimensions:	202 x 130 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	368
ISBN-13:	978-0-345-80390-0
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > General Books > Humanities > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history
LSN:	0-345-80390-6
Barcode:	9780345803900

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