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The Tale Of Genji: The Heian Culture

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At the imperial court, the life of the court nobility was relatively free from violence and deadly intrigue. This peaceful environment was grounded on the development of a distinct aristocratic culture that bound them together. As an example, Hane (1991: 46-47) gave the following account:"The Heian culture was the culture of the court aristocracy which manifested highly refined taste in art and literature and strongly developed customs and modes of behaviour. This was an age when the court nobles placed heavy emphasis on form, appearance, and decorum. There were prescribed rules for all aspects of life." Similarly, as shown in figure 14-17 below, the portrayal of The Tale of Genji by artists depicts aristocrats of different ranks enjoying a
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