{"product_id":"the-izumi-shikibu-nikki-9789492722225","title":"The Izumi Shikibu nikki","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIzumi Shikibu\u003c\/strong\u003e (978- ), author, femme fatale, and prominent member of the Heian court, was first and foremost a poet--the greatest of her time, perhaps the greatest her country has ever known. Incorporated in numerous imperial anthologies, Izumi Shikibu's work has been admired through the ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this richly poetic diary Izumi Shikibu shares with us each and every turn in her tempestuous relationship with Prince Atsumichi, a relationship that began with the casual exchange of poems, deepened in the course of numerous setbacks, and culminated in her joining the prince at the imperial court.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eIzumi Shikibu nikki\u003c\/em\u003e is not only a literary giant's account of her most intimate thoughts; it is an unforgettable glimpse into an utterly enchanting word--a world 'dowered with a rare and exquisite taste, ' a world filled with color and fragrance, but above all a word in which 'everywhere, everywhere, there is poetry.'\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDoi, Kochi:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Kochi Doi studied English literature and classic Japanese at Tokyo Imperial University. Following his graduation, he did research in France, England, and Italy. On his return to Japan he taught at a number of universities, introducing English romanticism. also pursued his study of classical Japanese literature, the comparative study of mythology, as well as Eastern and Western literature. In 1949, he became a member of the Japan Academy.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDe Lange, William:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - William de Lange studied Japanese language and culture at the universities of Leiden and Waseda, and has translated and written extensively on Japanese cultural topics.","brand":"Toyo Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50528612548882,"sku":"9789492722225","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0c4f8202-6e38-4483-89a6-13b45ab8a167.jpg?v=1731333561","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-izumi-shikibu-nikki-9789492722225","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}