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Tale Of Lady Ochikubo

Tale Of Lady Ochikubo

Hardcover

Classic FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 0710312210
ISBN13: 9780710312211
Publisher: Routledge
Published: Nov 29 2006
Pages: 296
Weight: 1.30
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
First published in 2006. This family saga of a wicked stepmother has been called the world's first novel. Written during the 10th century Heian Era and first translated into English in 1934. It follows the changing fortunes of the heroine, Lady Ochikubo, who is forced to live almost as a servant in her noble father's house while the stepmother gives preference to her own daughters. The story of the Lady marris a powerful nobleman of the Royal Court and triumphs over adversity is told with emotion, with and humour.

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