The Confessions of Lady Nijō
11 hrs. 40 min.
Description
"An Unasked-for Tale" was written in the 13th century by a court lady of Nijō, who was the heir to an influential aristocratic family connected to the imperial house of Japan. In her diary, Nijō describes her path from the emperor’s favorite to a Buddhist nun during the decline of Japanese monarchy. She shows surprising energy and persistent determination to escape the vicious circle of palace life.
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