Poetry in the Heian Period: Monogatari and Nikki Bungaku

During the Heian period, Waka was particularly prominent in society, especially in court women. Most are written in pseudonyms (words used by women). Waka often uses a short singing style during this period. In other words, there is a syllable 5-7-5-7-7 in one line, and 31 syllables are in the whole poetry. The short song format is popular among people of all social classes, but is particularly popular among aristocrats and court people. In court, poetry is used politically to raise the status of a person or to compete with competitors in court.

Diary literature is Japanese journal literature type including famous works such as Tosa diary, basketball, Murasakishiki diary. Personal and literary diaries appeared and prospered during the Heian period (Christian AD 794-1192) when the diary began to imitate logs preserved by Chinese government officials. Although scholars have found a diary dating back to the 8th century, most diaries are records of daily work. At that time, Japan regarded China as a model of culture and civilization, trying to reproduce the official diary of the Chinese government. Therefore, the early diary in Japan was de facto, written in kanji, and was influenced by the view of the official male.

Some Japanese people think that Japanese classical literature generally refers to literature made during the Heian era and is the golden age of art and literature. Genjiaki Shigbu 's Genji Monogatari (early 11 th century) is an excellent masterpiece of Ping An' s novel and is thought to be an early example of a novel in the form of a novel. Another important work of this era is an article about life, love affair, and aristocracy, Kogane Waka (905) from Waka poetry written by Showa Gon of competition with competition of Shiwa Murasaki and a compilation of cherry blossoms (990) Including. When the emperor's court

The Tale of Genji, known as the world's first novel, was completed in peace in 1008. Many people doubt whether Murasaki Kibu is a real writer, but evidence from Murasakikibu Nikki and Sarashina Nikki prove that she is a masterpiece of the writer. Personally, I think it is very important to talk about some important events in Murasaki's life before seeing the ideal woman and men of the Peace Palace. "Shikibu was born in the Fujiwara family, is the daughter of the governor and famous scholar.