Ochikubo Monogatari or The Tale of the Lady Ochikubo
Ochikubo Monogatari or The Tale of the Lady Ochikubo

Author: Wilfrid Whitehouse

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2010-10-18

Total Pages: 266

ISBN-13: 1136913297

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The Tale of the Lady Ochikubo dates from the last quarter of the tenth century. It is therefore one of the earliest of that long line of monogatari which are a special part of Japanese literature from the Heian Era. Ochikubo is the first novel: here for the first time is a vivid and realistic chronicle of life, related with a wealth of natural dialogue. In no story of the Heian Era are there so few poems or an absence of descriptions of the beauties of nature. The author keeps close to the human story he is chronicling. It is also the first novel to attempt any kind of characterisation. As a whole, the novel is of outstanding importance in the history of Japanese literature.

Ochikubo Monogatari or The Tale of the Lady Ochikubo
Ochikubo Monogatari or The Tale of the Lady Ochikubo

Author: Wilfrid Whitehouse

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2010-10-18

Total Pages: 221

ISBN-13: 1136913289

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The Tale of the Lady Ochikubo dates from the last quarter of the tenth century. It is therefore one of the earliest of that long line of monogatari which are a special part of Japanese literature from the Heian Era. Ochikubo is the first novel: here for the first time is a vivid and realistic chronicle of life, related with a wealth of natural dialogue. In no story of the Heian Era are there so few poems or an absence of descriptions of the beauties of nature. The author keeps close to the human story he is chronicling. It is also the first novel to attempt any kind of characterisation. As a whole, the novel is of outstanding importance in the history of Japanese literature.

Tale Of Lady Ochikubo
Tale Of Lady Ochikubo

Author: Wilfred Whitehouse

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-10-28

Total Pages: 297

ISBN-13: 1136220356

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First published in 2006. This family saga of a wicked stepmother has been called the world's first novel. Written during the 10th century Heian Era and first translated into English in 1934. It follows the changing fortunes of the heroine, Lady Ochikubo, who is forced to live almost as a servant in her noble father’s house while the stepmother gives preference to her own daughters. The story of the Lady marris a powerful nobleman of the Royal Court and triumphs over adversity is told with emotion, with and humour.

Tale Of Lady Ochikubo
Tale Of Lady Ochikubo

Author: Wilfred Whitehouse

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-10-28

Total Pages: 327

ISBN-13: 1136220429

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First published in 2006. This family saga of a wicked stepmother has been called the world's first novel. Written during the 10th century Heian Era and first translated into English in 1934. It follows the changing fortunes of the heroine, Lady Ochikubo, who is forced to live almost as a servant in her noble father’s house while the stepmother gives preference to her own daughters. The story of the Lady marris a powerful nobleman of the Royal Court and triumphs over adversity is told with emotion, with and humour.

The Disaster of the Third Princess
The Disaster of the Third Princess

Author: Royall Tyler

Publisher: ANU E Press

Published: 2009-06-01

Total Pages: 252

ISBN-13: 1921536675

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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.