Lady Murasaki's The Tale Of Genji

During the Heian period aristocratic was at its highest point in the Japan culture. The upper class both men and women was expected to become experts in music and writing. Murasaki Shikibu was fortunate to be born into era when women had the freedom to read and write poetry. Lady Murasaki was born 973 into the Fujiwara family the governor of a province and a known scholar. As a child Murasaki saw her talents and allow her to learn Chinese classics alongside her brother which was forbidden during that time. Murasaki was given the recognition as the first modern novelist. I must admit after reading the first three chapters of the Tale of Genji it is clear why some would make that argument. The characters are relatable to its readers. After the