Its 42nd chapter, entitled  "Vanished into the Clouds,"  is left blank, implying the title character's death.  
Doris G. Bargen wrote a work analyzing the significance of the possessing spirits of this work.  Characters are often addressed by their post or the colors of their clothing. Its 42nd chapter, entitled  "Vanished into the Clouds,"  is left blank, implying the title character's death.  The protagonist of this novel gains favor with the emperor after reciting some of his poetry and performing the "Wave of the Blue Sea" dance. The title character fools around with Utsuemi  and Yugao much to the dismay of his wife, Princess Aoi. Centering on the love affairs of a Japanese prince, for 10 points, identify this eleventh century novel by Murasaki Shikibu.
Doris G. Bargen wrote a work analyzing the significance of the possessing spirits of this work.  
Tale of {Genji} (accept {Genji} monogatari)