This paper outlines the influence of The Tale of Genji on Japanese poet Yosano Akiko (1878-1942). Her translations of The Tale of Genji into modern Japanese and commentaries on it were the focus of her career. Her youthful reading of it provided her fluency in classical Japanese. Genji also influenced the allusions in her poetry throughout her creative life. 6 pgs. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
