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The Tale of Genji
by Murasaki Shikibu (1976)
Set in 11th century Japan, the work recounts the life of a son of a Japanese emperor, known to readers as Hikaru Genji, or "Shining Genji". For political reasons, Genji is relegated to commoner status (by being given the surname Minamoto) and begins a career as an imperial officer. The tale concentrates on Genji's romantic life and describes the customs of the aristocratic society of the time. --Wikipedia.com.
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The Sarashina Diary
by Lady Sarashina (1050)
Echoing 'The Tale of Genji,' this diary shares a poignant, restrained view of Heian-era romantic disillusionment.
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by Yasunari Kawabata (1948)
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This modern novel, influenced by 'The Tale of Genji,' captures subtle emotional nuances and inevitable loss.
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The Makioka Sisters
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Similar to 'The Tale of Genji,' this novel explores a vanishing aristocratic world with focus on manners and memory.
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Spring Snow
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This novel evokes a vanishing aristocratic world with the same ritual and emotional depth as 'The Tale of Genji.'
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