Okagami, The Great Mirror. Fujiwara Michinaga (966-1027) and His Times.
New Jersey. Princeton University Press. 1980. Stock ID #219273 New and complete translation of Okagami, an historical tale that mirrors a man's life and the times in which he lived. Dating from the late eleventh or early twelfth century, it focuses on Fujiwara Michinaga, the leading political figure in the great family that dominated the court during most of the Heian period. Its anonymous author attempts to identify the factors responsible for the Michinaga's brilliant career and, in doing so, creates an important literary work, a prime historical source, and a social document of immense value. When referring to this item please quote stockid 219273.
x + 381pp, appendices, bibliography, index, signature of Japanese historian Dr. Richard Mason on front free endpaper, worn dustjacket with sellotape repair at head of spine, a good copy.
Price: $55.00 AU