Hikaru Genji
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Hikaru Genji is the protagonist of Murasaki Shikibu's Heian-era Japanese novel The Tale of Genji. "Hikaru" means "shining", deriving from his appearance, hence he is known as the "Shining Prince." He
A depiction of Genji's visit to Kitayama, where he first sees Murasaki no Ue and falls in love with her.
Portrait of Murasaki Shikibu, the author of The Tale of Genji.
Murasaki Shikibu
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Murasaki Shikibu, or Shijo, was a Japanese novelist, poet and lady-in-waiting at the Imperial court in the Heian period. She was best known as the author of The Tale of Genji, widely considered to be
Hikaru Genji
…Hikaru Genji (光源氏) is the protagonist of Murasaki Shikibu's Heian-era Japanese novel The Tale of Genji. "Hikaru" means "shining", deriving from his appearance, hence he is known as the "Shining Prince." He is…
Designated one of the One Hundred Poets, Murasaki is shown dressed in a violet kimono, the color associated with her name, in this Edo period illustration.
Fujiwara no Michinaga (19th century monochrome illustration by Kikuchi Yōsai) became extremely powerful during Murasaki's lifetime.
A Tosa Mitsuoki illustration of Heian court women in the winter, late 17th century