Hints to Deepen Your Learning: The Tale of Genji

Chapter 1: The Birth of a Hero with a Twist! 1. Kiritsubo - The Birth of Hikaru Genji Chapter 2: The Eternal Madonna of My Boyhood 1. Kiritsubo - Fujitsubo's Entry into the Imperial Court Chapter 3: The Beautiful Girl of Destiny Found Deep in the Mountains 5. Wakamurasaki - Koshibagaki's Home Chapter 4: A One-Night Mistake? An Immoral Love 5. Wakamurasaki - An Affair with Fujitsubo Chapter 5: Wife vs. Mistress: A Battle Between Women Erupts? 9. Aoi - The Chariot Race Chapter 6: The Hair-Raising Mystery of the Mononoke 9. Aoi - The Appearance of the Mononoke Chapter 7: Furusato's You Are So Far Away... 12. Suma - The Heartfelt Autumn Wind Chapter 8: What I Can Do for My Daughter's Happiness 19. Usugumo - The Separation of Akashi no Kimi and Her Child Chapter 9: In the Rising Storm, I... 28. Nowake - A Glimpse of the Nobori Chapter 10: Two Mothers Accompanying the Bride 33 Fujiura Cigarettes: Princess Akashi's Entry into the Imperial Court Chapter 11: The Ups and Downs of a Second Life 34 Wakana, Volume 1: About Three Days Chapter 12: The Heroine Departs with the Dew 40 Gohomon: Lady Murasaki's Death Chapter 13: And Her Son Falls in Love 45 Hashihime: Kaoru and the Uji Sisters Chapter 14: Where Does the Final Heroine Drift? 51 Ukifune: Ukifune and Niou

Column What is the Imperial Court Like? The Hierarchy of Heian Aristocrats How Characters Are Referred to The Life Cycle of Heian Aristocrats A Tour of Hikaru Genji's Mansion The Curious Marriage Situation of Heian Aristocrats Repeated Adultery What is the Ending of The Tale of Genji?

Appendix: References Map of the Kyoto Area