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Full Moonlight. Japanese Lyrical Diaries

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Since the Heian period, Japanese lyrical diaries have occupied a special place in world literature and history.

They offer more than just engaging glimpses into the private or courtly life of medieval Japan, a glimpse into its everyday life and holidays, rituals and customs, or a glimpse into its enchanting landscapes.

The beauty of their writing, the tender bitterness of their reflections on the ephemerality of existence, and the freshness of their perspective on the world around them make these diaries akin to poetry, which sometimes becomes an integral part of them. The sincerity and subtle psychological insight of these entries invariably resonate with people of other times and cultures.

This edition includes recognized masterpieces of Japanese lyrical prose: "Pillow Book" by Sei Shonagon, "Diary" by Murasaki Shikibu, "Travel Diaries" by Matsuo Basho, fragments of "Diary of a Flying Web" by Michitsuna no Haha, "Notes from the Pavilion by the Pond" by Yoshishige no Yasutane, "Diary of a Journey from Tosa to the Capital" by Ki no Tsurayuki.
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