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Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to examine the Tale of Genji in relation to Chinese literature which may have influenced it. Several sections from the beginning of Genji will be considered: "Rokujomiyasudokoro's Evil Eye" in Part I and Part II, the problem of Wakana, the problem involving Ochibanomiya, the problem in Ujijujo and others. Mainly the basis of the Tale of Genji such as the logics, theme, and unique writing style is approached from the perspectives of the comparison in literature.
I selected Hakushimonju and Todaidenki (novels) to compare especially because Todaidenki has very little research on. As a research technique, there are two methods: a method of comparison with the assumption of influences and a method to research with the assumption of the similarities while it is difficult to study the influences.
Finally, the reason why some aspects of Genji appear to have been influenced but others appear not to have been will be considered. That Japanese literature and Chinese literature are different will be offered as one reason why the Chinese works did not comprehensively influence Genji. In other words, it is what could or what could not overcome the differences between the two cultures, and my conclusion is that the more I research the topic, the profound relationship between the two countries becomes perceptible.
