Murasaki Shikibu

American  

[moo-rah-sah-kee shee-kee-boo] / ˈmu rɑˈsɑ ki ˈʃi kiˌbu /

noun

1. Lady, 978?–1031?, Japanese poet and novelist.

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Murasaki Shikibu British  

/ ˌmʊərɑːˈsɑːkiː ˈʃiːkiːˌbuː /

noun

1. 11th-century Japanese court lady, author of The Tale of Genji, perhaps the world's first novel

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Example Sentences

The rivals in question are Sei Shōnagon and Murasaki Shikibu.

From Seattle Times

“Since you asked, it was the subtlest form of expression known to humans. The first novel was probably Murasaki Shikibu’s ‘Tale of Genji,’ written in the 11th century.

From New York Times

The book, which was written by Murasaki Shikibu, a lady-in-waiting in the emperor’s court, continuously centers female perspectives while ostensibly chronicling the escapades of a male hero.

From New York Times

Setouchi said the work’s appeal to readers today is largely because of author Murasaki Shikibu’s examination of the main character Genji’s passions and of relationships between men and women.

From Seattle Times

Although I’d been meaning to read Lady Murasaki Shikibu’s marathon 11th-century classic “The Tale of Genji” for many years, I’ve lacked the fortitude that its 1,300 pages require.

From Seattle Times