«The Confessions of Lady Nijō, summary» in Japanese with a Parallel Translation

Book The Confessions of Lady Nijō, summary (にじょう夫人の告白) in Japanese
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Original title: 
にじょう夫人の告白
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Language: 
Japanese
Difficulty: 
A1
Year: 
1307
Number of pages: 
5

"The Confessions of Lady Nijō" is an autobiographical work by Lady Nijō, a Japanese aristocrat of the 13th century. The book recounts her life at the imperial court, her complex relationship with the emperor, her fall from grace, and her spiritual journey. After being exiled from court, she becomes a nun and embarks on a transformative journey, finding peace and enlightenment. The book offers a rare insight into the lives of women in medieval Japan.


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