Izumi Shikibu

Izumi Shikibu (976–1033) was a Japanese poet, lady-in-waiting and writer.

Also recorded as Lady Izumi; Seishin Insei Hōni.

Overview

Born at Echizen Province in 976, died in 1033.

In detail

the recorded working language is Japanese.

The field of work recorded is poetry.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

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    “Izumi Shikibu”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q239898: Izumi Shikibu

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