Character Analysis of Genji

Introduction

The Tale of Genji, written in the early eleventh century, recounts the life of Prince Genji in the society of the imperial court and provides exceptional lighting on Japanese culture: poetry, painting and music accompany the Genji in politics and love throughout his eventful life.

Murasaki Shikibu-models found among those of his characters that rubbed in the refined atmosphere of the imperial court of Heian current Kyoto, and has painted with a special concern for the psychological analysis. It is distinguished by its smoothness in the observation of feelings and behaviors, its sensitivity in the description of the ...