The Gossamer Years
In the book The Gossamer Years, Heian society of Japan is expressed through the voice and actions of the author of the book. The book is a compilation of memoirs written by a noblewoman who lived during this period; however, it is not an extremely accurate historical reference. Instead it is a personal encounter of an individual and her response to her life and lives surrounding her, which leaves the reader to deduce for themselves how events effected society in a non-bias type of way. From these memoirs, Heian Society can be dissected from the stand point of an outsider looking in, instead of a history book telling the reader what it was like. The writer doesn’t explain the society and events that she faces; however, through her actions and words a fair assessment can be made on topics such as court life, religion, women’s right, and marriage.
The author, Lady Gossamer, begins her entries in her journal around the time that she is being courted by her......
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