The narrative of A Tale of False Fortunes is built around a fictitious historical document, which is so well crafted that it was at first believed to be an actual document of the Heian period. Throughout Enchi's innovation and skill are evident as she alternates between modern and classical Japanese, interjecting her own commentary and extracts from A Tale of Flowering Fortunes, to impress upon the reader the authenticity of the tale presented within the novel. Subplots abound involving servants, ladies-in-waiting, and most importantly female mediums, whose spiritual possession -- both feigned and real -- propels the momentum of the story toward an unexpected resolution.
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The narrative of A Tale of False Fortunes is built around a fictitious historical document, which is so well crafted that it was at first believed to be an actual document of the Heian period. Throughout Enchi's innovation and skill are evident as she alternates between modern and classical Japanese, interjecting her own commentary and extracts from A Tale of Flowering Fortunes, to impress upon the reader the authenticity of the tale presented within the novel. Subplots abound involving servants, ladies-in-waiting, and most importantly female mediums, whose spiritual possession -- both feigned and real -- propels the momentum of the story toward an unexpected resolution.
Imprint | University of Hawaii Press |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | June 2000 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
Authors | Enchi Fumiko |
Translators | Roger K. Thomas |
Dimensions | 213 x 142mm (L x W) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 160 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-8248-2135-7 |
Barcode | 9780824821357 |
Subtitles | value |
Categories | |
LSN | 0-8248-2135-1 |