{"title":"Lady Nijo","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the extraordinary life of \u003cem\u003eLady Nijo\u003c\/em\u003e through our captivating collection of biographies and memoirs. A notable figure from Japan's Kamakura period, Lady Nijo was an imperial courtesan who later became a Buddhist nun. Her journey of self-discovery and resilience is beautifully captured in works like \u003cem\u003eA Tale Unasked\u003c\/em\u003e, offering readers a fascinating glimpse into her unique blend of courtly duties and spiritual pursuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe writings of Lady Nijo are more than just historical accounts; they provide an intimate look into the cultural and social dynamics of 13th-century Japan. Her works are celebrated for their vivid storytelling and emotional depth, highlighting challenges and triumphs that resonate with readers even today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Lady Nijo's world through this meticulously curated collection, and gain insight into an inspiring life that defied social boundaries and expectations. Perfect for those interested in biography, memoirs, and Japanese history, these books are a testament to her enduring legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-tale-unasked-by-lady-nijo-9780241562468","title":"A Tale Unasked","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA new translation of Lady Nijo's diary—one of classical Japan's greatest literary works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLady Nijo's A Tale Unasked\u003c\/em\u003e (Towazugatari) is the last, and arguably the finest, among classical Japanese literature's famous 'women's diaries'. Thought to have been completed around 1307, when the author was in her late forties, the first two thirds of this autobiographical work document in rich and compelling detail the experiences of an imperial concubine whose time at court was ruled and finally ruined by her passionate and complicated love life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe final third of the work equally memorably describes her peripatetic life after the emperor expelled her from the court in her mid-twenties and she became a nun, wandering the roads of Japan as a form of Buddhist austerity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeredith McKinney's superb translation breathes new life into Lady Nijo's fascinating diaries, which survived her era in a single copy and were only rediscovered in the 1940s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47288364171500,"sku":"9780241562468","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/db76d8e0f536b82f2bdc95a227f8abb6.jpg?v=1770633768"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/lady-nijo.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}