The protagonist of this novel uses a bag of fireflies to allow his brother to see the woman he is courting, leading that brother to be known as the firefly prince. In this work, the ghost of one of th
The protagonist of this novel uses a bag of fireflies to allow his brother to see the woman he is courting, leading that brother to be known as the firefly prince. In this work, the ghost of one of the title character's lovers attacks several of his surviving lovers. Near the end of this work, which was first translated by Arthur Waley, Ukifune joins a convent and refuses to talk to Kaoru. The final chapter of this work is left blank to imply the death of the title character, who marries Aoi but prefers to seduce such women as his stepmother Fujitsubo. For 10 points, name this novel about an amorous courtier written by Lady Murasaki.
The protagonist of this novel uses a bag of fireflies to allow his brother to see the woman he is courting, leading that brother to be known as the firefly prince.
The Tale of Genji [or Genji Monogatari]