The Splendor of Longing in the Tale of the Genji by Norma Field

by Norma Field

The Description for this book, The Splendor of Longing in the "Tale of the Genji," will be forthcoming.

Genres: Academic, Japan

Paperback

First published April 1, 1987

Reviews

[Bryan Cebulski]

Skimmed like hell in the second half because I'm not that invested in systematic breakdowns of the syntax of the poetry, but otherwise this has great sections on the women in Genji that bring out parallels and contrasts between their respective character arcs really effectively.

[Mark · Rating 4 out of 5]

I will continue to digest the Genji, and its poetry in my readings of the tale and this close reading of the tale.

[Nastassja · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one easiest ways to read "The Tale of Genji" ro western peoples.