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The Heian Period, 2002.
An overview of the development of the Heian period of religion in Japanese history with a focus on the Buddhist sect.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 64.95
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This paper will discuss the different facets of the Heian period of Japanese history and show how they developed within the context of the times. The Buddhist sect will be covered especially because of their great influence on the culture from the political aspect to the economic. All these will be covered in describing the Heian Period of religion within the realms of Japanese History.
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Japanese Poetry in the Heian and early Kamakura Periods, 2000.
3,055 words (approx. 12.2 pages), 9 sources, AU$ 130.95
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This paper concentrates on the historical use of poetry in the Japanese court during the Heian and early Kamakura periods. Tanka and Utaawase poetry are specifically researched, with several specific poems minutely dissected. These poems were mainly used in court or by the Japanese nobility. Format, significance, development and the historical impact of the poetry in Japanese court are the main themes covered in the paper.
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'The Tale of Genji', 2002.
A discussion of 'The Tale of Genji' written by Murasaki Shikibu detailing the Heian Period in Japan.
1,300 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 63.95
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This novel was written by an aristocratic lady known as Murasaki Shikibu soon after the year 1000 A.D.. It offers a glimpse into the spirit as well as magnificence of the Heian era of Japan that extended from 794 AD to 1191. It tells the story of the life and loves of a handsome son, Hikaru Genji, born to an Emperor during the Heian Period. It details his various encounters with women and discusses the themes of love, friendship, affection and family.
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"'The Tale of Genji' has offered its readers an unparalleled glimpse into the spirit as well as magnificence of the Heian era of Japan that extended from 794 AD to 1191, between eras of the Nara and Kamakura. During that period where there was peace and economic stability, an aristocracy controlled by the Fujiwara family has dominated Japan, and the country?s capital was located at Kyoto. While evaluating the novel, the readers may find with a strong theme, which is the notion of love, lust, in addition to the interaction of members of the opposite sex. Thus, The Tale of Genji is mostly the story about the relations between Genji and the people, which include mostly women whom he encountered. At the same time the story also explored the various themes of love, friendship, affection, filial loyalty, and last but not the least, family."
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Japanese Aristocracy In the Heian Period, 1999.
Examines the lives of these 10th Century aristocrats, their relationship to the natural world, cultural outlook, aesthetics, interpersonal relations and social formality.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 81.95
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"The purpose of this research is to examine the lives of Heian aristocrats in Japan during the tenth and eleventh centuries CE. The plan of the research will be to set forth the context for making inquiries into the period, and then to discuss the Heian aristocracy's relationship with the natural world and the relations between and among the aristocrats of the period.
An important contextual factor of understanding daily life and customs of the Heian aristocracy is that the Heian period appears to have been two things at the same time in Japan. First, it was very much a set piece, in its details and priorities different from previous and following aristocratic environments in Japanese history. Second--and almost a contradiction, as it seems--it appears to have set the tone for certain features of subsequent generations of Japanese culture and society that ..."
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"The Tale of Genji", 2007.
This paper discusses Murasaki Shikibu, her work "The Tale of Genji" and the general literature of women in the Japanese Heian era.
2,460 words (approx. 9.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 108.95
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This paper describes the writings of Murasaki Shikibu and the social norms for aristocratic women writers in the Heian Period of tenth and eleventh century Japan. The paper looks at the differences between male and female writing and highlights the writing techniques of women that were permitted in a male controlled world. The paper shows how "The Tale of Genji" is not only an entertaining and thought provoking masterpiece but also a document that provides a glimpse into the societal history of the Heian Period.
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"During the early periods of Japan, Japanese literature and poetry became the main focus of courtiers and aristocrats. The Heian period was an era that promoted waka poetry writing by both male and female aristocrats that contributed to the collections of Japanese literary work. One famous author among the court of ruling political aristocrats during the Heian period was Murasaki Shikibu, the author who creatively pieced together a work of fictional literary art called The Tale of Genji. This literary work would be considered the first modern novel of Japanese literary history and is currently famous for its unique writing style and constructive symbolism. The book consists of more than a thousand pages and is divided into fifty-four chapters. (Wikipedia 2007) The tale is very complex and contains a lot of symbolic views, which were cleverly scripted by Murasaki Shikibu. What inspired the female writer to write such a fascinating tale of lust, love, and adventure? Women of the Heian period were not acknowledged as well as their gender opposites during the time. Despite the restriction put upon women, Murasaki seemed to excel in her writings, claiming a big step on women literary work. Lady Murasaki used her experiences, knowledge of Buddhism, and her observations of the court to contribute in the creation of her most famous work."
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Japan, 2002.
This paper discusses cultural influences on Japan during two specific periods: the Heian (~1000 AD) and Teisho (1912-1926 AD).
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 64.95
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This paper explains that Western influences predominated during the latter, influencing Japan's politics, economy, and family structure. The author points out that the influence of China on Japan is distant and historically obscured by the natural closeness of their cultures. The paper focuses on the more easily discernible differences brought on by colonizing forces from the west, specifically on the structure of the family and the national economy's transition from agricultural to heavy industrial and research.
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Japanese History from the Ancient Times to Modern Day, 2002.
An outline of the history of Japan from its first inhabitants to the modern industrialized power nation of today.
2,500 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 21 sources, MLA, AU$ 110.95
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The following paper discusses the exciting course of the history of one of the world?s most prominent and influential countries ? Japan. It examines Japan's days through simple life in the ancient times (Yayoi, Jomon, and Heian periods) to years of civil unrest during the Feudal times, dominated by constant warfare for the position of ultimate power ? shogun. This paper also looks at Japan's culture, her people and her ideology, as time passes into the Meiji restoration. The writer discusses Japan's fierce struggle for global prominence as she tries to expand beyond her tiny island nation onto mainland Asia, only to be sucked into the global conflict of World War II. The writer reflects on the country's vital role in this war, and analyzes her sad defeat and ultimate rebirth out of one of the darkest periods in history. The paper also has a brief summary of Japanese history from the 1970?s to the present day.
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"The Japanese archipelago was first inhabited more than 100,000 years ago, when it still comprised part of the continental Asian land mass. Archaeological discoveries indicate that the ancient people of this time (The Old Stone Age or Paleolithic Age) survived on a very basic diet provided through daily hunting and gathering. The New Stone, or Neolithic age, dating at 10,000 years BC, is characterized by the manufacture of refined stone implements, the development of advanced hunting techniques using bows and arrows, and the production of earthenware containers for cooking and storing food. This age ushered in the Jomon period (around 8000 to 300 BC) so named after the jomon (cord-marked) style of pottery which originated during this time. Agriculture, primarily rice planting, and metalworking techniques were introduced from mainland Asia around 300 BC, towards the end of the period. The native peoples of Japan now began incorporating farming tools, metal weapons and bronze swords, and mirrors into their daily life and culture. The new machinery helped increase agricultural production, mirrors were used in religious rituals, and the newfound weapons helped settle any domestic disputes between rival Japanese tribes."
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"The Tale of Genji", 2002.
A review of "The Tale of Genji" with an emphasis on the vulnerability of the Heian women.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, AU$ 51.95
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This essay discusses The Tale of Genji in the context of the extreme physical and psychological vulnerability of the Heian woman which "augured ill for her happiness." The Heian woman had very few rights during this time and men were able to exploit women in every realm of society.
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Morris' "The Tale of Genji", 1991.
This paper reviews Morris' "The Tale of Genji" that describe the basic social features of the Heian period in Japanese history: Culture, court politics and the differences between rural & urban settings.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 69.95
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"The Heian period in Japanese history covers the end of the eighth century through to the early part of the tenth century. This period is the same as is represented ... In addition, it was a period of both court aristocracy, as ..., and of a culture whose tone was set by women, .... "The Tale of Genji" is described by Morris as the "first psychological novel in the literature of the world"... it is also representative of some social changes taking place at that time, with specific reference to spiritual issues.
The establishment of the Heian period dates from the move of the capital to Kyoto, then known as Heiankyo; the era lasted until the establishment of the military government in Kamakura in 1185."
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"TheTale Of Genji" by Murasaki Shikibu, 1999.
An examination of the novel's perspective on gender, power and social relations in Heian era of Japan.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 1 source, AU$ 69.95
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"The Tale of Genji, by Murasaki Shikibu, reveals much about the power relations prevailing in the Heian period of Japan. Although the book deals primarily with the private and personal lives of those in the aristocratic class in that era, the stories inevitably shed light as well on their public and political lives, the prevalent institutions of the period, and the nature of power which shaped public and private relationships and identities of the time. Specifically, the study will argue that men wield the power at both the personal and political levels in eleventh century Japan, and that women are secondary figures who are kept in their place. Power is wielded according to standards and procedures understood and recognized by all, with rare exceptions. Because all of the characters belong to the aristocratic class--including princes and princesses, emperors..."
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" The Tale of Genji" by Murasaki Shikibu, 1999.
Reviews 10th Century Japanese novel & its reflection of Heian period's cultural, political & socioeconomic realities.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, AU$ 69.95
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"The Heian period is the era in Japanese history extending from the end of the eighth century through the early part of the tenth century. This era is portrayed in the book The Tale of Genji. Edward G. Seidensticker stats that the book describes "the court life of Heian Japan, from the tenth century into the eleventh" (Seidensticker ix). The work was most probably written by Murasaki Shikibu, about whom little is known except that she was a wellborn lady and understood the world depicted in her book. Ivan Morris emphasizes that Heian culture was one set largely by women, and he also describes The Tale of Genji as the "first psychological novel in the literature of the world" (Morris 265). Seidensticker echoes part of this when he also ponders why the literature of the era was dominated by women, something he says is "another problem that exercises the.."
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"The Tale of Genji", 2006.
This paper reviews and analyzes Lady Murasaki Shikibu's 11th century novel "The Tale of Genji" which focuses on Confucius, Buddhism and Japanese culture.
1,695 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 1 source, APA, AU$ 79.95
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This informative paper details the plot of Shikibu's novel, "The Tale of Genji" which centers on Hikaru Genji, the son of a Heian period emperor and one of his concubines. This paper addresses Japanese culture in the 11th century and contains pertinent information and facts relating to Buddhist and Confucian philosophy as well as Japan's expanding intellectual freedom, which is apparent in Shikibu's writing style.
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"In arguing for an essentially humanistic and even existential perspective on the nature of a moral life, Lady Murasaki was arguing against what much of Confucianism taught. The philosophy of Confucianism, imported from China and highly influential in terms of Japanese culture and social structure of the Heian period. Confucius was a minor aristocrat and official who served in the Chinese state of Lu, which is located in what is now Shandong Province. He spent most of his life - from the fifth century to the early fourth century before the Christian era - serving as an advisor to the rulers of various neighboring states and as a scholar and teacher."
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"The Diary of Lady Murasaki", 2005.
An analysis of "The Diary of Lady Murasaki" by Lady Murasaki.
1,524 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 73.95
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In examining "The Diary of Lady Murasaki", this paper analyzes the relationship between men and women as seen during the Heian Period in Japan, and Murasaki's observations of life on the court.
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"The Japanese at the Heian court began to develop a culture that was independent from the Chinese culture that had formed the cultural life of imperial Japan up until then (Ebrey, 193). Since Chinese writing was adapted to an entirely different language, the Japanese began their own writing system. They also developed a court culture with values and concepts uniquely different from imperial China (Johnson, Oct. 24, 2005). This culture was largely among the women's communities at court and reached their peak by Lady Murasaki. The Diary of Lady Murasaki is a historical document that marks a turning point in women's history. During the Heian period it was considered inappropriate for a woman to know how to write in Chinese and was reserved for men. Regardless, women went on to write poems, prose, and dairies, thus proving to the males that they were capable of writing."
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Nanshoku in Pre-Meiji Japanese Society, 2002.
A discussion on male-male sexual and romantic liaisons in traditional Japan.
2,751 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 120.95
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This paper examines how modern Japanese society considers men who prefer sexual relations with other men to be abnormal, although in earlier times, they were the norm rather than the exception, and many men had sexual relations with people of both genders. It looks at how a term for this phenomenon of male-male love was "nanshoku" and discusses how nanshoku was rife among Buddhist monks and how literature of the Heian period contains passages suggesting that some aristocrats practiced nanshoku, as well. It also analyzes the roles in a typical nanshoku relationship and how the emphasis on roles discouraged an equal relationship between the two parties.
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"Because nanshoku was essentially an alternative to female sex for males, the roles in nanshoku were similar to that of heterosexual roles, and were integral in the relationship. The senior male, or nenja, was the dominant partner, while the junior male, or wakashu, was the passive partner. The roles in a certain relationship were set, with the wakashu always being passive, and the nenja being active. In a different relationship, a former wakashu might assume the role of a nenja, although the reverse rarely happened as it was against the normal progression in life. This structure reflects the Confucian model of a hierarchical society, as the partners were not equals."
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