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1971 As I Crossed a Bridge of Dreams: Recollections of a Woman in Eleventh Century Japan
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First Edition, Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding, With Dustwrapper
The first edition of this work originally written in the eleventh century by Sugawara no Takasue no musume, or Takasue's daughter (Lady Sarashina.) Translated by Ivan Morris.
A fascinating account of a woman's life in ancient Japan. Sharing intimate life details, and portraying one of the most complex and sophisticated societies that ever existed.
Lady Sarashina's ( recollection attracts more charm due to her being atypical; rebellious and shy, religious but sensual. This book explores her dreams and hopes.
Known as one of Japanese literature's masterpieces.
Illustrated with various photographs and illustrations in black and white throughout. With the unclipped dust wrapper.
Condition
In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally lovely with only minor shelf wear. Inscribed by a previous owner to the front free endpaper, dated 1973. The dust wrapper is unclipped and excellent with also minor shelf wear only. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean. Illustrated with various photographs and illustrations in black and white throughout.
Near Fine
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