Lady Murasaki Shikibu wrote a novel called The Tale of Genji, which depicted court life during the Heian Period. The story tells of a prince named Genji and his quest to find love. It was important because it adds support to the theory that women from the Heian Period

Question

A.
created some of the best literature of early Japan.
B.
had much more social freedom than women of later periods.
C.
had to conform to very strict gender roles.
D.
were not taken seriously by male scholars and writers.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

A. created some of the best literature of early Japan.

Lady Murasaki Shikibu's work, including "The Tale of Genji," is celebrated as one of the earliest and most significant works of literature in Japan, showcasing the literary contributions of women during the Heian Period.