A Woman's Weapon

Spirit Possession in The Tale of Genji

Autori

• Doris G. Bargen
• Murasaki Šikibu

Parametri

• 426 pagine
• 15 ore di lettura

• Giappone

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This text presents an examination of Murasaki Shikibu's 11th-century classic The Tale of Genji. The author explores the role of possessing spirits from a female viewpoint, and considers how the male protagonist is central to determining the role of these spirits.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 1997

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