For the Record - Aug. 31, 2007
Seidensticker obituary: The obituary of Edward Seidensticker in Wednesday’s California section incorrectly identified Murasaki Shikibu, the author of the 11th century epic “Tale of Genji” as a courtesan. She was a court lady in service of the empress.
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