THE EXPRESSION OF MONO NO AWARE IN MURASAKI SHIKIBU’S GENJI MONOGATARI: A STUDY OF HEIAN-ERA AESTHETIC SENSIBILITIES
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The Heian period (794–1185) represents a pinnacle of Japanese cultural, literary, and artistic achievement. Among the central concepts shaping this era is Mono no Aware, often translated as “the pathos of things” or “the awareness of impermanence,” which permeates poetry, prose, and courtly diaries. This aesthetic principle emphasizes sensitivity to the ephemeral beauty of life, the subtle melancholy evoked by fleeting moments, and the interconnection between beauty and transience. Murasaki Shikibu’s Genji Monogatari (The Tale of Genji) exemplifies the literary embodiment of Mono no Aware, blending complex narrative structures with delicate depictions of emotional, psychological, and social life at the imperial court. Through its portrayal of love, loss, and the impermanence of worldly success, the novel illustrates the depth of Heian-era aesthetic sensibilities and its enduring influence on Japanese literature.
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