reading_genji

This is actually from Lianne, who has no LJ account

rachelmanija wrote in reading_genji Mar 01, 2006 09:51

Would anyone be interested in doing a little reading exercise: reading a (very) short bit (no, I mean _really_ short. Like a sentence) in the original? Don't know how many people here read Japanese, but if there are any who do, we could work together to break it down and try and understand something of it, and it might be interesting for those who ( Read more... )

Chapter 21: The Maiden

rachelmanija wrote in reading_genji Feb 10, 2006 22:19

Note to telophase jonquil anyone who has stalled out: Genji seems to be drifting from the center of events, and his possible replacement is a lot more likable.

( In which Yugiri emerges as a strapping and scholarly young lad, Kokiden returns for a cameo appearance, To no Chujo returns as a major character, and Murasaki's father appears to return from the dead, because reports of his death were greatly exaggerated by me when I reported two chapters ago that he had died but clearly that was someone else, and now I have no idea who )

ch21, tr:seidensticker

Chapter 20: The Morning Glory

rachelmanija wrote in reading_genji Feb 05, 2006 11:08

( In which a number of old acquaintances return, some of whom I'd forgotten about and all of whom seem related to Genji and/or each other in confusing and intricate ways )

tr:seidensticker, ch20

Chapter 19: A Rack of Cloud

rachelmanija wrote in reading_genji Feb 02, 2006 07:19

Main points of note about this chapter:

1. It is really beautifully written and evocative, with a lot of gorgeous commentary on the seasons and the emotions they evoke.

2. It is extremely melancholy, with much note of the passing of time and fragility of human existence.

3. To underline point 2, characters drop like flies.

( In which Genji gains a daughter but loses two father-in-laws and a beloved stepmother )

tr:seidensticker, ch19

Chapter 19, "A Rack of Cloud"

kate_nepveu wrote in reading_genji Jan 26, 2006 21:39

Yay, a 30-day extension of a deadline fell into my lap as a gift this afternoon! Have a chapter report.

( In which Murasaki gains a foster daughter, Fujitsubo loses her life, and the emperor gains unwelcome knowledge. )

tr:seidensticker, ch19

It's all dakiwiboid's fault...!

firefly67 wrote in reading_genji Jan 20, 2006 17:27

She alerted me to the existence of this forum, knowing my life-long interest in Genji ( Read more... )

yugao, ch04, book general

Chapter 18, "The Wind in the Pines"

kate_nepveu wrote in reading_genji Jan 14, 2006 23:02

( In which the Akashi lady moves to the city )

tr:seidensticker, ch18

Resource on Murasaki Shikibu

kate_nepveu wrote in reading_genji Jan 14, 2006 22:33

While looking for something else, I found this page on Murasaki Shikibu from Other Women's Voices, which looks very comprehensive-among other things, it has links to essays, "help in reading," illustrations, and comparisons of the translations. I would say more except that something dreadful has just happened in the football game I am watching.

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Chapter 17, "A Picture Contest"

kate_nepveu wrote in reading_genji Jan 14, 2006 14:55

( In which there is much discussion of art )

ch17, tr:seidensticker

Onmyoji screenshots

telophase wrote in reading_genji Jan 12, 2006 00:06

I took a few screenshots, mostly of the beginning, from Onmyoji, since at lest a few people said sure, why not. :) We can see how some people envision the Heian era ( Read more... )

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