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Book Review of The Tale of Murasaki

The Tale of Murasaki
The Tale of Murasaki
Author: Liza Dalby
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
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Helpful Score: 4


In The Tale of Murasaki, Liza Dalby has created a breathtaking fictionalized narrative of the life of this timeless poet a lonely girl who becomes such a compelling storyteller that she is invited to regale the empress with her tales. The Tale of Murasaki is the story of an enchanting time and an exotic place. Whether writing about mystical rice fields in the rainy mountains or the politics and intrigue of the royal court, Dalby breathes astonishing life into ancient Japan.