1	^{Lady Murasaki} Alyssa Spoon Period 1, History 2005-2006
2	Lady Murasaki Born in 973 c. Died in 1031 c. Murasaki lived/ Heian Period Running from 794 to 1185
3	Murasaki’s Writing Famous novel writer She wrote the world’s first novel, ”The Tale Of Genji” She kept a diary
4	A Poem By Lady Murasaki ( in Japanese ) Meguri-aite Mishi ya sore tomo Wakanu ma ni Kumo gakure nishi Yowa no tsuki kana ( in English ) I WANDERED forth this moonlight night, And someone hurried by; But who it was I could not see,-- Clouds driving o’er the sky Obscured the moon on high…
5	A Poem and a Picture Meeting in the way--, While I can not clearly know If ‘tis friend or not;-- Lo! the midnight moon, ah me! In a cloud has disappeared.
6	Murasaki’s Family Daughter of a governor Her real name/specific information is not known Married once /had one daughter
7	From Marriage to Death Husband died after marriage Spent time in a retirement home Father made arrangements for her to be in Service of Akiko Began diary in 1008 Not much is known of life since Akiko Then died ( 1031 )
8	Passages From The Tale Of Genji Genji’s best-known poem As dawn breaks the mist becomes thin, here and there revealing the wicker traps that span the Uji River. When playing go resentments must clear away and thoughts become like the moon arising at night . . . They are in the ocean of endless births and deaths, and the go stones are like the numberless grains of sand upon the beach. Even though they struggle, their hearts remain gentle . . . In the game their hands reveal benevolence. The mantra Aum reverberates in the sound of the pieces striking the board. Before our eyes the boundaries of life and death become visible, the pattern of Nirvana itself. The white and black of the pieces are the colors of day and night. The star points are the nine lights of heaven and the three hundred and sixty intersections are the numbers of the days of the year . . .
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11	The Tale Of Genji ; from book to play Made a play ( The Tale Of Genji ) Referred to dolls in her writing The first novel ever written ( Genji )
12	The Tale Of Genji Genji, one of the greatest works of art. It went on for centuries When she died/ not done with book. Over a thousand pages long.
13	源氏物語 ( The Tale Of Genji ) Genji ( Shining Prince ) Emperor was 6 when crowned Spent time observing daily activities of upper class Shinto and Buddhism played big role in story
14	源氏物語 (Continued ) His time was 8^th to 12^th century Used appealing characteristic traits to find women Genji’s wife dies in book He thought her spirit would come back/not see him
15	Family Relationships Genji had a relationship with his mother Genji turned 12 = a ceremony/he became a man Father’s favorite concubine = step mom
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17	The Mural Of Genji
18	The Tale of Genji (Again) Genji had many affairs Sent notes/poetry to women he loved Genji’s affairs often involved women outside court Genji; master of speech, manners, poetry and music
19	Murasaki’s Court Life While working at Hein Court/ kept a diary. 60 pages long ( diary ) Part of the book survived.
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23	Collage of Japan
24	Map of Japan From 1942
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26	紫式部 ( Murasaki Shikibu ) Mother died/she was small Men were educated/Women were taught poetry Not allowed to earn a full education
27	むらさき(Murasaki) Heian Japan: Improper to know real name Father = Famous poet/ scholar She memorized better than brother Father thought she should be a boy
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30	Extra Info. Learning classics= improper for girls Hid her knowledge Not lady like to enjoy reading different language Hated court life
31	Sites and Cites http://www.members.cox.net/ramero/ladymurasaki.htm http.//www.exeas.org/recorces/yang-guifei.html http://mcel.pacificu.edu/as/students/genji/culture.html http.//www.crock11.freeserve.co.uk/shikibu.htm http://www.japan-tipp.de/Murasaki.jpg http://mcel.pacificu.edu/as/students/genji/bio.html http://womenshistory.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ&sdn=womenshistory&zu=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.clas.ufl.edu%2Fusers%2Fjshoaf%2FJdolls%2Fgenji.htm http://www2.cedarcrest.edu/hon160/murasaki.htm http://www.inform.umd.edu/EdRes/Colleges/ARHU/Depts/CompLit/cmltgrad/JSchaub/CMLT270SU98/finalprojects/pin-fang/
32	More Sites and Cites http://www.lizadalby.com/murasakipage.htm http://www.slam.org/genjiart.html http://www.inform.umd.edu/EdRes/Colleges/ARHU/Depts/CompLit/cmltgrad/JSchaub/CMLT270SU98/finalprojects/pin-fang/ http://mcel.pacificu.edu/as/students/genji/summary.html http://www.irclink.com/home_whppx_d.htm http://www.international.ucla.edu/asia/article.asp?parentid=10674 http://www.taleofgenji.org/bibliography.html http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/4770027729/qid=1131122322/sr=1-4/ref=sr_1_4/102-8226264-9480119?v=glance&s=books http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0679729534/qid=1131122322/sr=1-5/ref=sr_1_5/102-8226264-9480119?v=glance&s=books
33	More Sites and Cites http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0804833311/qid=1131122322/sr=1-6/ref=sr_1_6/102-8226264-9480119?v=glance&s=books http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0807615005/qid=1131122322/sr=1-9/ref=sr_1_9/102-8226264-9480119?v=glance&s=books http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0521539757/qid=1131122322/sr=1-10/ref=sr_1_10/102-8226264-9480119?v=glance&s=books http://www.linenplace.com/shop/asinsearch_0670030201/ http://www.penguinputnam.com/static/packages/us/taleofgenji/contents.html http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0385497946/104-6217081-2013543?v=glance http://www.zenkou.com/books.asp
34	More Sites and Cites http://www.hirohurl.net/manga.html http://www.coe.ohio-state.edu/mmerryfield/global_resources/modules/EAcJapan.htm http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e623a.html http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/ja.html http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/ukiyo-e/images.html http://www.harvardmagazine.com/lib/02mj/images/vita.jpg http://www.suite101.com/splash.cfm/3760 http://www.suite101.com/files/topics/3760/files/Photos.html http://www.womeninworldhistory.com/excerpts9.html http://www.womeninworldhistory.com/heroine9.html http://all-japan.blogspot.com/2005/11/murasaki-shikibu-lady-murasaki.html http://www.inform.umd.edu/EdRes/Colleges/ARHU/Depts/CompLit/cmltgrad/JSchaub/CMLT270SU98/finalprojects/pin-fang/
35	More Sites and Cites http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heian_Period http://user.bahnhof.se/~secutor/wwwboard/wwwboard.html http://www.lizadalby.com/tametokipage.hm http://www.lizadalby.com/nobunoripage.htm http://www.animationlibrary.com/a-l/index.php3?n=subcat_images.php3&id=9&start=20&end=20 http://www.dartmouth.edu/~arth17/Suma.html http://www.dartmouth.edu/~arth17/Suma.html