A later blank chapter called "Hidden in the Clouds" suggests the death of the title character.
Ivan Morris has made a study on the historical content of this novel, titled after the protagonist's "World," while a definitive translation of this novel has been made by Royall Tyler. Part of this work is set nearby waterfalls whose lack of noise led some to believe it is under the spell of a sorceress. One chapter in this book sees its protagonist release a cloth bag of fireflies from his bag in the presence of a prince. A later blank chapter called "Hidden in the Clouds" suggests the death of the title character.
Ivan Morris has made a study on the historical content of this novel, titled after the protagonist's "World," while a definitive translation of this novel has been made by Royall Tyler.
The Tale of Genji [or Genji monogatari]