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Lady Izumi Shikibu: Her Life is the first volume of Barry Arthur Cotton’s trilogy exploring the life, poetry, and world of one of Japan’s greatest literary figures. Richly illustrated with original artwork and grounded in historical research, this volume introduces readers to the remarkable life of Izumi Shikibu and the refined culture of the Heian court. Blending biography, history, literature, and Buddhist thought, it offers an accessible and engaging introduction to one of the most celebrated women poets in Japanese history.
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