After being snubbed by Utsusemi, the title character of this novel meet that woman's friend; later, he meets the beautiful Yugao.
After being snubbed by Utsusemi, the title character of this novel meet that woman's friend; later, he meets the beautiful Yugao. The title character's mother Kiritsubo dies after being neglected by her husband, who paid more attention to the concubine Lady Kokiden. The author of this novel is present in it as a child that the title character meets in the mountains. The title character marries Princess Aoi, who dies in childbirth. For 10 points, identify this long novel about the titular son of the Japanese emperor, written around 1000 CE by Murasaki Shikibu.
After being snubbed by Utsusemi, the title character of this novel meet that woman's friend; later, he meets the beautiful Yugao.
The Tale of Genji [or Genji monogatari]