Japanese Literature

• Murasaki Shikibu


  First woman in history who contributed in the literature of the world
• The Tale of Genji is considered as one of the greatest works of fiction ever written.
• The novel tells the story of Hikaru Genji, the son of Emperor Kiritsubo and his concubine, Lady Fujitsubo.
• It was written by Murasaki Shikibu, an aristocratic lady-in-waiting at court during the Heian period (794–1185).
• Heian Period - The era when Japan's capital city moved from Nara to Kyoto.
• Matsuo Basho


  Called HAISEI (Great master of haiku)
• Japan's 3 writing systems

  Kanji, katakana, Hiragana