Genji Yume Monogatari, circa 1864
Scope and Contents
'Japan 1854-1864': an undated English translation [by Ernest Satow] of Baba Bunyei, 'Genji Yume Monogatari' ('The Story of the Dream of Genji'), including a 'Preface' by Kiko Sanjin (Riko Sanjin), 1864, which includes a letter from Baba to Nakamura Tekkei, 26 folios (including blanks + cover) (sewn together). The volume includes manuscript amendments.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1864
Creator
- From the Fonds: Parkes, Sir Harry Smith, 1828-1885 (Knight, diplomat) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 volume(s) (1 volume)
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
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