Princess Haiku spent the Afternoon Chatting with Lady Muraski Shikubu

Princess Haiku sipped a fine oolong tea with her dear friend, Lady Murasaki Shikubu. Lady Murasaki, she said, thank you for this gorgeous kimono. I feel so much more; well soignee in it. As far as your tales go; did you now that contemporary readers find them just as absorbing?

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This is a captivating essay that I found on Heaven Tree.

Yet another link to the tales.