{"product_id":"lady-izumi-shikibu-和泉式部-her-poetry","title":"LADY IZUMI SHIKIBU (和泉式部): Her Poetry","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStep into the refined yet emotionally charged world of Japan’s Heian court through the unforgettable diary of Lady Izumi Shikibu (c. 974–1034), one of history’s greatest women poets. Written over a thousand years ago, this remarkable work chronicles her passionate relationship with Prince Atsumichi and reveals a woman of extraordinary intelligence, sensitivity, and emotional depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFar more than a historical document, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Diary\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is an intimate portrait of love, longing, loss, and spiritual awakening. Every exchange of poetry, every carefully observed gesture, and every fleeting moment reflects the uniquely Japanese awareness of beauty and impermanence known as \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003emono no aware\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis edition goes far beyond a traditional translation. Barry Arthur Cotton provides a carefully annotated and extensively researched presentation that illuminates the historical, literary, cultural, and religious world in which Izumi lived. Detailed commentary explains the people, places, court customs, poetic conventions, Buddhist beliefs, seasonal imagery, and literary allusions that would otherwise remain hidden from modern readers, allowing the diary to be experienced with a richness and clarity unavailable in most editions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhether you are discovering Izumi Shikibu for the first time or returning to one of the masterpieces of world literature, this volume offers both an engaging reading experience and an invaluable reference for students, scholars, and lovers of Japanese history and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInside this volume you’ll discover:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• A faithful modern English translation of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Diary of Lady Izumi Shikibu\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Extensive historical, literary, and cultural annotations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Explanations of classical waka poetry and poetic allusions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Insights into Heian court life, etiquette, religion, and aesthetics\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Background on the historical figures who shaped Izumi’s life\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• An accessible guide to one of the greatest works of classical Japanese literature\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eBeautifully written, deeply researched, and thoughtfully presented, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLady Izumi Shikibu: The Diary\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e invites readers into one of the most sophisticated literary cultures ever created and into the heart of a woman whose voice continues to resonate across a millennium.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scéalta Sinsear Heritage Press","offers":[{"title":"Perfect Bound","offer_id":67412664090928,"sku":"9781953317100","price":27.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.thegreatbritishbookshop.co.uk\/products\/lady-izumi-shikibu-%e5%92%8c%e6%b3%89%e5%bc%8f%e9%83%a8-her-poetry","provider":"The Great British Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}