Proper noun
Murasaki
A surname from Japanese.
Narrative art, the novel, from Murasaki to Proust, has produced great works of poetry. Eugenio Montale
17th-century ink and gold paper fan showing Murasaki writing The Tale of the Genji is recognized as an enduring classic. Source: Internet
Adolphson (2007), 110 Bowring writes it was "almost subversive" that Murasaki knew Chinese and taught the language to Shōshi. Source: Internet
As a married woman Murasaki would have had servants to run the household and care for her daughter, giving her ample leisure time. Source: Internet
Aston (1899), 93 Murasaki may have died in 1014. Source: Internet
Although Murasaki used Chinese and incorporated it in her writing, she publicly rejected the language, a commendable attitude during a period of burgeoning Japanese culture. Source: Internet