Download or read book Diaries of Court Ladies of Old Japan written by Various and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2021-01-19 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Diaries of Court Ladies of Old Japan: The Sarashina Diary, The Diary of Murasaki Shikibu, The Diary of Izumi Shikibu by Various: Step into the intriguing world of ancient Japan with "Diaries of Court Ladies of Old Japan." This collection features three significant diaries: "The Sarashina Diary," "The Diary of Murasaki Shikibu," and "The Diary of Izumi Shikibu." These firsthand accounts offer a glimpse into the lives of court ladies, their personal reflections, observations, and experiences, providing valuable insights into the culture, society, and poetic traditions of medieval Japan. Key Aspects of the Book "Diaries of Court Ladies of Old Japan": Personal Reflections: Explore the intimate thoughts, emotions, and experiences of court ladies through their personal diaries. These accounts reveal their joys, sorrows, aspirations, and challenges, offering a unique perspective on life in ancient Japan. Cultural and Historical Significance: Gain a deeper understanding of Japanese history, literature, and courtly traditions through the vivid descriptions, poems, and social interactions depicted in these diaries. The diarists' experiences provide valuable glimpses into the social fabric and cultural practices of their time. Poetic Expressions: Appreciate the poetic sensibilities and lyrical expressions found within the diaries. The court ladies' proficiency in poetry and their engagement with the art form offer a rich exploration of classical Japanese literature and its enduring influence. The diaries included in this collection were authored by various court ladies of ancient Japan. "The Sarashina Diary" was written by an anonymous author, "The Diary of Murasaki Shikibu" by the renowned poet and author Murasaki Shikibu, and "The Diary of Izumi Shikibu" by the poetess Izumi Shikibu. These diaries, preserved over centuries, provide invaluable historical and cultural insights into the lives of women in medieval Japan, their literary contributions, and their unique perspectives on the world.
Download or read book Diaries of Court Ladies of Old Japan written by Murasaki Shikibu and published by Boston ; New York : Houghton Mifflin Company. This book was released on 1920 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Diaries of Court Ladies of Old Japan written by Murasaki Shikibu and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-10-28 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Heian period (794-1186AD) of Japanese history - the setting of The Tale of Genji - was an era of unsurpassed refinement in art and literature, in which women played a unique role. Dominated by the mighty Fujiwara clan, the Japanese court was the bright centre of a world in which rare and exquisite taste in poetry, art, calligraphy, dress, incense, colour, even the selection of gifts, was cultivated to an amazing degree. This gossamer veil of beauty masked another reality of political intrigue and passionate rivalries which intensified the heady atmosphere of a court in which flirtations and love affairs were endemic. Cultivated and artistic women held a privileged position at court, and they perfected the literary genre of diaries that combined subtlety, strength and starkness in their depictions of life in this enclosed and dream-like world. These diaries are among the jewels of Japanese literature and three are presented here - The Sarashina Diary, the Diary of Izumi Shikibu and the Diary of Murasaki Shikibu - with an introduction by the poet Amy Lowell, an early admirer of Japanese literature.
Download or read book Diaries Of Court Ladies of Old Japan The Sarashina Diary The Diary Of Murasaki Shikibu The Diary Of Izumi Shikibu written by Various and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2024-10-11 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Immerse yourself in the elegance and intrigue of ancient Japan with "Diaries of Court Ladies of Old Japan." This exquisite collection features the intimate writings of three remarkable women: Sarashina, Murasaki Shikibu, and Izumi Shikibu, offering a unique glimpse into the lives and thoughts of court ladies during the Heian period. As these diaries unfold, a compelling question emerges: What secrets lie behind the delicate screens of the court, and how did these women navigate the complexities of love, ambition, and societal expectations? Each diary reveals the rich tapestry of court life, from poetic expressions to candid reflections on love and loss. The voices of Sarashina, Murasaki, and Izumi resonate with authenticity, transporting readers to a time of beauty and artistic achievement, while shedding light on the emotional landscapes of women often overlooked by history. This edition revives these classic texts, making them accessible for modern readers who seek to understand the depth of human experience through the eyes of these extraordinary women. Their stories invite you to explore the intersection of personal desire and cultural duty. Are you ready to delve into the intimate world of court ladies in "Diaries of Court Ladies of Old Japan"? Engage with poignant passages that reflect the timeless struggles of love and identity, allowing you to connect with the past in a profound way. This collection invites you to appreciate the artistry of their writing and the resilience of their spirits. This is your opportunity to uncover the intimate thoughts and experiences of women who shaped Japanese literature. Will you embark on this journey through time and emotion? Don’t miss the chance to own this remarkable anthology. Purchase "Diaries of Court Ladies of Old Japan" now, and experience the beauty and depth of these timeless voices!
Download or read book The Diaries of Sir Ernest Satow British Minister in Tokyo 1895 1900 written by Ernest Mason Satow and published by Ian Ruxton. This book was released on 2010 with total page 535 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: LARGE PAPERBACK. The diaries of Sir Ernest Satow, British Minister in Tokyo 1895-1900, transcribed, annotated and indexed by Ian Ruxton with an introduction by Dr. Nigel Brailey. At the time there was no Ambassador and Satow was the chief British representative in Japan, overseeing the Tokyo legation with consulates at Yokohama, Nagasaki, Kobe and Hakodate. His work in easing the ending of extraterritoriality and facilitating the transfer of jurisdiction in the foreign settlements (treaty ports) to Japan in July 1899 was an essential precondition for the Anglo-Japanese Alliance of 1902. (First published as a hardcover in 2003 by Edition Synapse of Tokyo.)
Download or read book Diaries written by George Orwell and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2012-08-20 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: George Orwell was an inveterate keeper of diaries. Eleven diaries are presented here covering the period 1931-1949 from his early years as a writer up to his last literary notebook.
Download or read book The Mother in Law Diaries written by Carol Dawson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2000-03 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Carol Dawson, "a master of the light, suspenseful touch" (Chicago Tribune), comes a bittersweet novel about the "other woman" in every marriage.... the Mother-in-Law Diaries Lulu Penfield has had more mothers-in-law than most people could have in three lifetimes. From the maven of household hints to the glacially polite New Zealander to a reputed witch who practices voodoo on an old Raggedy Ann doll, each one of her husbands' mothers has been a singularly memorable participant in Lulu's colorful marital misadventures. Now Lulu herself has become a mother-in-law...and as the torch is passed, Lulu cracks away at the ageless mystery of bonding with her own son's wife -- and makes some surprising discoveries as she goes. "Alternately hilarious and gut-wrenching" (The Austin Chronicle), the Mother-in-Law Diaries rings true for anyone who has ever said "I do" -- and who didn't realize that she was marrying not one person, but two.
Download or read book Literary Creations on the Road written by Keiko Shiba and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2012 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Keiko Shiba, a noted researcher in early modern Japanese history, has spent years collecting hundreds of travel diaries written by women during the reign of the Tokugawa shogunate (17th through mid-19th centuries). The fruit of her research, originally published in Japanese, is now available in an English translation by Motoko Ezaki, with notes provided for general English readers. Shiba intersperses her narration abundantly with excerpts from the actual travel diaries; the book therefore is an invaluable source that offers us direct access to the individual voices of a large number of Tokugawa women, who energetically composed prose and poetry while traveling, sometimes in collaboration with their male companions. This work also sheds new light on women's literary activities in early modern Japan, which are still noticeably understudied compared to other genres of Japanese literary history.
Download or read book The Diaries of Sir Ernest Satow 1921 1926 Volume Two 1924 1926 written by Ian Ruxton (ed.) and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-10-12 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The distinguished diplomat Sir Ernest Satow's retirement began in 1906 and continued until his death in August 1929. From 1907 he settled in the small town of Ottery St. Mary in rural East Devon, England. He was very active, serving as a British delegate at the Second Hague Peace Conference in 1907 and on various committees related to church, missionary and other more local affairs: he was a magistrate and chairman of the Urban District Council. He had a very wide social circle of family, friends and former colleagues, with frequent distinguished visitors. He produced two seminal books: A Guide to Diplomatic Practice (1917, now in its seventh revised edition and referred to as 'Satow') and A Diplomat in Japan (1921). The latter is highly evaluated as a rare foreigner's view of the years leading to the Meiji Restoration of 1868. This book in two volumes is the last in a series of Satow's diaries edited by Ian Ruxton. This is the first-ever publication.
Download or read book The Lee Neer Diaries written by Charlotte A. Ruffini and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-05-12 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The second volume of edited texts on the history of the Neer family, this book publishes the diaries of Lee Neer. Five volumes of diaries cover the years from 1925, 1926, 1935-1938, and 1940-1944. This edition also includes Lee Neer's cattle breeding notes from 1940 to 1947 ; a 1927 letter from Lee to his father Oliver Lee Neer; and edited memoirs by Lee's daughter, Peggy. The material in these diaries documents the history of silver mining in Sonora, Mexico, and Douglas, Arizona, and the social history of Ahwahnee, California"--Back cover
Download or read book The Diaries of Sarah Midgley and Richard Skilbeck written by Sarah Midgley and published by . This book was released on 1967 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Uncatalogued written by Julie Kaewert and published by Crimeline. This book was released on 2002-01-02 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A diary someone would kill to keep secret... It promises to be the find of the century: documents by famed diarist Samuel Pepys rumored to be in the U.S. — which is where publisher Alex Plumtree and his fiancée, Sarah, are headed for his college reunion. Then bizarre things start happening ... a Royal accident imperils the succession and fiery violence rocks London, mimicking Pepys’s chronicles of seventeenth-century England. Things get even more curious when the archivist who stumbled on the uncatalogued papers vanishes. Then a centuries-old scandal surfaces that could bring down the modern monarchy. Soon Alex begins to suspect that the diaries may not have been penned by Pepys after all — but by someone whose shocking actions may have altered the course of history....
Download or read book A Grave Robbery written by Deanna Raybourn and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2024-03-12 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Veronica and Stoker discover that not all fairy tales have happy endings, and some end in murder, in this latest historical mystery from New York Times bestselling and Edgar Award–nominated author Deanna Raybourn. Lord Rosemorran has purchased a wax figure of a beautiful reclining woman and asks Stoker to incorporate a clockwork mechanism to give the Rosemorran Collection its own Sleeping Beauty in the style of Madame Tussaud’s. But when Stoker goes to cut the mannequin open to insert the mechanism, he makes a gruesome discovery: this is no wax figure. The mannequin is the beautifully preserved body of a young woman who was once very much alive. But who would do such a dreadful thing, and why? Sleuthing out the answer to this question sets Veronica and Stoker on their wildest adventure yet. From the underground laboratories of scientists experimenting with electricity to resurrect the dead in the vein of Frankenstein to the traveling show where Stoker once toured as an attraction, the gaslit atmosphere of London in October is the perfect setting for this investigation into the unknown. Through it all, the intrepid pair is always one step behind the latest villain—a man who has killed once and will stop at nothing to recover the body of the woman he loved. Will they unmask him in time to save his next victim? Or will they become the latest figures to be immortalized in his collection of horrors?
Download or read book The Plumtree Diaries written by Gordon Wallis and published by . This book was released on 2020-03-18 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the year 1897 a lonely siding on the railway line between Mafeking and Bulawayo was named Plumtree. Lying on the watershed of the Highveld, some 100 kilometres South West of Bulawayo it lies in an area of dry Savannah bush interspersed with belts of Mopani forests. In the year 1902 a school was built there. A boarding school steeped in rich history and tradition.These are a few stories from that school.
Download or read book Diaries of Girls and Women written by Suzanne L. Bunkers and published by Univ of Wisconsin Press. This book was released on 2001-05-30 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Diaries of Girls and Women captures and preserves the diverse lives of forty-seven girls and women who lived in Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin between 1837 and 1999—young schoolgirls, adolescents coming of age, newlywed wives, mothers grieving the loss of children, teachers, nurses, elderly women, Luxembourger immigrant nuns, and women traveling abroad. A compelling work of living history, it brings together both diaries from historical society archives and diaries still in possession of the diarists or their descendents. Editor Suzanne L. Bunkers has selected these excerpts from more than 450 diaries she examined. Some diaries were kept only briefly, others through an entire lifetime; some diaries are the intensely private record of a life, others tell the story of an entire family and were meant to be saved and appreciated by future generations. By approaching diaries as historical documents, therapeutic tools, and a form of literature, Bunkers offers readers insight into the self-images of girls and women, the dynamics of families and communities, and the kinds of contributions that girls and women have made, past and present. As a representation of the girls and women of varied historical eras, locales, races, and economic circumstances who settled and populated the Midwest, Diaries of Girls and Women adds texture and pattern to the fabric of American history.
Download or read book The Diaries of Sir Ernest Satow 1921 1926 Volume One 1921 1923 written by Ian Ruxton (ed.) and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-10-08 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The distinguished diplomat Sir Ernest Satow's retirement began in 1906 and continued until his death in August 1929. From 1907 he settled in the small town of Ottery St. Mary in rural East Devon, England. He was very active, serving as a British delegate at the Second Hague Peace Conference in 1907 and on various committees related to church, missionary and other more local affairs: he was a magistrate and chairman of the Urban District Council. He had a very wide social circle of family, friends and former colleagues, with frequent distinguished visitors. He produced two seminal books: A Guide to Diplomatic Practice (1917, now in its seventh revised edition and referred to as 'Satow') and A Diplomat in Japan (1921). The latter is highly evaluated as a rare foreigner's view of the years leading to the Meiji Restoration of 1868. This book in two volumes is the last in a series of Satow's diaries edited by Ian Ruxton. This is the first-ever publication.
Download or read book The Secret Diaries Of Miss Anne Lister Vol 1 written by Anne Lister and published by Virago. This book was released on 2010-11-04 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the extraordinary diaries of the real Anne Lister: the inspiration for Gentleman Jack and Emma Donoghue's new novel Learned By Heart 'Engaging, revealing, at times simply astonishing' SARAH WATERS '[Anne Lister's] sense of self, and self-awareness, is what makes her modern to us . . . The diaries gave me courage' JEANETTE WINTERSON 'The Lister diaries are the Dead Sea Scrolls of lesbian history' EMMA DONOGHUE When this volume of Anne Lister's diaries was first published in 1988, it was hailed as a vital piece of lost lesbian history. The editor, Helena Whitbread, had spent years painstakingly researching and transcribing Lister's extensive journals, much of which were written in an elaborate code - what Lister called her 'crypthand', which allowed her to record her life in intimate, and at times, explicit, detail. Until then, Anne Lister's lesbianism had been supressed or hinted at; this was the first time her story had been told. Anne Lister defied the role of nineteenth century womanhood: she was bold, fiercely independent, a landowner, industrialist, traveller and lesbian - a woman who lived her life on her own terms. These diaries include the years 1816-1824. The second volume, continuing Anne's story, THE SECRET DIARIES OF MISS ANNE LISTER: NO PRIEST BUT LOVE, is now available.
