The Bridge at Uji by Tom Lowenstein Sylvia Plath Poetry Book Society Recommendation Translation

Poetry Book Society Recommendation Translation Winter 2005

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The Bridge at Uji by Tom Lowenstein Sylvia Plath Poetry Book Society Recommendation TranslationUji is now a suburb to the south of Kyoto and its bridge over the river was first constructed in the 10th century. At one end sits a modern representation of Murasaki who introduced the bridge into the last chapters of her novel, translated by Arthur Waley as The Tale of Genji. I sat by the bridge for half a day some years back watching the water flow in one direction while foot passengers and traffic moved across at right angles. On return to London,