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On July 1, 2024, the NHK Taiga drama 'To the Sovereign Heir' starring Murasaki Shikibu as the main character will air. To shed light on who Murasaki Shikibu really was and the era in which The Tale of Genji was born, Kuramoto Kazuhiro's book, 'Murasaki Shikibu and Fujiwara Michinaga', provides a clear and understandable analysis based on primary historical sources like 'Murasaki Shikibu Nikki' and 'Gondō Konpakuki' (Fujiwara Michinaga's diary). By delving into Murasaki Shikibu's life and her relationship with Fujiwara Michinaga, the book seeks to distinguish fact from fiction, showcasing the depth of her talents, her unique marriage to Fujiwara Akinobu, and her contributions to 'The Tale of Genji' amidst the backdrop of court politics.
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