Erick DuPree is an author and anthropologist specializing in Japanese culture.
Erick DuPree's research delves into the nuanced dynamics of court relationships and sexual politics in pre-feudal Japanese literature, with a particular focus on works such as "The Tale of Genji," "The Pillow Book of Sei Shonagon," and other court diaries.
Erick is the author of "Becoming Murasaki: Exploring Religious Subtext in the Court Diary of Murasaki Shikibu," a meticulously crafted investigation into gender and religious politics within Murasaki Shikibu’s writing and its influence on culture. He also the translator of “The Diary of Murasaki Shikibu: A Modern Translation” aiming to make classical Japanese literature accessible to modern readers.
“In life there are two things which are dependable. The pleasures of the flesh and the pleasures of literature.”
— Sei Shonagon
Step into the private chambers of the Japanese imperial palace alongside Murasaki Shikibu, the renowned author of “The Tale of Genji,” in her captivating diary.
This modern translation of Murasaki Shikibu's Diary preserves the timeless allure of her storytelling while making her intimate reflections accessible to contemporary readers.
As you journey through the pages of this literary treasure, prepare to be transported to a world of elegance, intrigue, and profound emotional depth. Experience firsthand the enduring legacy of a literary genius whose words continue to captivate hearts and minds centuries later.