About “Eiga Monogatari”
Eiga Monogatari is a Japanese monogatari and epic account that details the life of the imperial courtier Fujiwara no Michinaga. It was likely written by multiple authors between 1028 and 1107 during the Heian period. The text emphasizes the achievements of the Fujiwara family, particularly Michinaga. It was translated into English in 1980 by William H. and Helen Craig McCullough under the title A Tale of Flowering Fortunes. The work serves as the foundation for Fumiko Enchi's A Tale of False Fortunes, which draws from its narrative. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Some summaries adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.