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“Peace and Tranquility” (794-1185)
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This period was named after modern Kyoto Confucianism and Chinese influences Peak of Japanese imperial court; art, poetry, and literature 50 th emperor, Emperor Kammu
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If you were beautiful you were considered a “good” person Other virtues were of little or no importance Men were considered beautiful if they had a short, pointed beard
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Women were considered beautiful if their face was powdered white, cheeks were lightly colored in red, a small, red mouth and high eyebrows in the middle of the forehead were painted on, and your hair was long, black, and shiny Both genders blackened their teeth with a vinegar and herbs mixture
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Mirasaki Shikibu may not have been her real name Speculated to be Fujiwara Takako Referred to as “Lady Murasaki”
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Murasaki was born into a family of minor nobility in 973 in Kyoto, Japan Mother died when she was a child Murasaki and her brother were raised by their father, Fuiwara no Tametoki
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Murasaki’s father wished she were a boy Raised her with a male education She was taught kanji and classical Chinese literature vs. kana and poetry
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Married in her 20’s Her daughter, Daini no Sanmi, was born in 999 Her husband passed away in 1001 A.D.
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After her husband died, Murasaki went to court and was a lady in waiting for Emperor Ichijo When he died, she was the lady in waiting for Empress Akiko (A lady in waiting is a personal servant to the one they serve, duties vary from court to court) It is thought that Murasaki’s famous works were written at court
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Murasaki’s most famous work includes: The Tale of Genji (1001-1008) The Murasaki Shikibu Diary The Murasaki Shikibu Collection (which was a compilation of 128 poems)
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Murasaki died in 1014 in her mid 50’s However, her works live on and The Tale of Genji is used as curriculum throughout Japan
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