What do the writings of Murasaki Shikibu tell us about the lives of women and men in Heian Japan?
| No Comments Murasaki Shikibu’s writings are an important window into the lives of women and men in Heian Japan. Murasaki was a court lady who wrote during the 10th century, making her a key witness to this era of Japanese history (McKenna, 2020). Her best-known work is “The Tale of Genji” which provides insight into how men and women were perceived and interacted with […]