|
Abstract |
|
|
|
|
|
A novel,Kazunomiyasama-otome (A Diary about Princess Kazunomiya)by Ariyoshi Sawako,was serialized in
the literary journal Gunzoh from 1977to 1978. It was also published in full by Koudansha in 1978.Ariyoshi related
the story,through use of historical fact.The story has as its framework the tale of Princess Kazunomiya who married
General Tokugawas, Iemochi. In the novel, she created the hypothesis that two girls took the place of Princess
Kazunomiya.Historians,however,presented counter arguments to her hypothesis,which she did not address.I feel
that the reason why she did enter this debate is, because the most important thing in fiction for her is not whether
the story should be true but how well she can make the readers aware of the reality within it. In short, an author
should write any work that we could read on and experience appreciation in it.
One of the themes of this story relates is the short life of a poor girl, named Fuki who was fourteen years old
and was driven to death as a result of her taking the place of the real princess.As Ariyosi herself asserted,it is not
problem whether Fuki really did take the place of Princess Kazunomiya or not. The point is how well reader can
experience this reality.So,in this paper I have analyzed some creative ways and the mechanism by which this novel
causes our hearts to stir. |
|
|