The Tale of Genji - Chapter 16 Summary & Analysis

This Study Guide consists of approximately 136 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Tale of Genji.

The Tale of Genji - Chapter 16 Summary & Analysis

This Study Guide consists of approximately 136 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Tale of Genji.
This section contains 68 words
(approx. 1 page at 400 words per page)
Buy The Tale of Genji Study Guide

Chapter 16 Summary

Genji happens to meet Utsusemi and the two trade messages back and forth. Despite Genji's hopes that he will be able to interest and excite her, she remains aloof and reserved. In fact, her husband is dying and she would rather spend time with him during his last days on earth. When her husband finally dies, she decides to become a nun.

(read more from the Chapter 16 Summary)

This section contains 68 words
(approx. 1 page at 400 words per page)
Buy The Tale of Genji Study Guide
Copyrights
Gale
The Tale of Genji from Gale. ©2005-2006 Thomson Gale, a part of the Thomson Corporation. All rights reserved.