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""Diaries of Court Ladies of Old Japan"" is a collection of translated diary entries written by women who lived in the Japanese imperial court during the Heian period (794-1185). The diaries provide a rare glimpse into the lives of these women, who were highly educated and skilled in the arts of poetry, calligraphy, and music. The entries cover a range of topics, from the women's daily activities and relationships with family members and court officials to their thoughts on love and romance. The book also includes an introduction that provides historical context and insight into the lives of these women, as well as annotations and footnotes to help readers better understand the cultural and historical references in the diaries. Overall, ""Diaries of Court Ladies of Old Japan"" is a fascinating and illuminating look at a unique and often overlooked aspect of Japanese history and culture.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1920 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.