Ukon (poet)
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ese poetess of Heian period
. She was also a lady-in-waiting of Onshi (Empress of Emperor Daigo
).
She belonged to the Fujiwara
clan. Her father was Fujiwara no Su'e nawa, the right lesser captain (Japanese: Ukon no Shosho).
She had been active as a great poetess for 30 years. In 933 she composed the poem for the coming-of-age celebration of Princess Koshi. In 960 she took part in the poetry contest of the court. In 962 she took part in the poetry contest of the court. In 966 she took part in the poetry contest held at the garden of the court. She exchanged poems with Prince Motoyoshi, Fujiwara no Atsutada
, Fujiwara no Morosuke
, Fujiwara no Morouji, Fujiwara no Asatada
and Minamoto no Shitagō
. Her name was included into the list of Thirty-six Female Poetry Immortals
.
Her poems are included into the anthologies Hyakunin Isshu
, Gosen Wakashū etc.
Here is the poem No.38 from Hyakunin Isshu
:
The Lady Ukon is supposed to have been deserted by her husband, and in this poem she regrets, not so much her own sorrow, as the fact that he has broken his sworn oath, and is therefore in danger of divine vengeance.
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ese poetess of Heian period
Heian period
The is the last division of classical Japanese history, running from 794 to 1185. The period is named after the capital city of Heian-kyō, or modern Kyōto. It is the period in Japanese history when Buddhism, Taoism and other Chinese influences were at their height...
. She was also a lady-in-waiting of Onshi (Empress of Emperor Daigo
Emperor Daigo
was the 60th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.Daigo's reign spanned the years from 897 through 930. He is named after his place of burial.-Traditional narrative:...
).
She belonged to the Fujiwara
Fujiwara
, literally "wisteria field", is a Japanese surname.The name can refer to:-People:* The Fujiwara clan and its members** Fujiwara no Kamatari* Northern Fujiwara clan** Fujiwara no Kiyohira...
clan. Her father was Fujiwara no Su'e nawa, the right lesser captain (Japanese: Ukon no Shosho).
She had been active as a great poetess for 30 years. In 933 she composed the poem for the coming-of-age celebration of Princess Koshi. In 960 she took part in the poetry contest of the court. In 962 she took part in the poetry contest of the court. In 966 she took part in the poetry contest held at the garden of the court. She exchanged poems with Prince Motoyoshi, Fujiwara no Atsutada
Fujiwara no Atsutada
was a middle Heian waka and Japanese nobleman. He is designated as a member of the Thirty-six Poetry Immortals and one of his poems is included in the famous anthology Hyakunin Isshu...
, Fujiwara no Morosuke
Fujiwara no Morosuke
, also known as Kujō-dono or Hōjō udaijin, was a Japanese statesman, courtier and politician during the Heian period.-Career:He was a minister during the reign of Emperor Murakami....
, Fujiwara no Morouji, Fujiwara no Asatada
Fujiwara no Asatada
Fujiwara no Asatada was a middle Heian waka and Japanese nobleman. He is designated as a member of the Thirty-six Poetry Immortals and one of his poems is included in the famous anthology Hyakunin Isshu.Asatada's poems are included in official poetry anthologies from the Gosen Wakashū on...
and Minamoto no Shitagō
Minamoto no Shitago
was a mid Heian waka poet, scholar and nobleman. He was the original compiler of the Wamyō Ruijushō, the first Japanese dictionary organized into semantic headings. He was designated as one of the Thirty-six Poetry Immortals for his distinguished poetic accomplishments. In addition to the Wamyō...
. Her name was included into the list of Thirty-six Female Poetry Immortals
Thirty-six Poetry Immortals
The Thirty-six Poetry Immortals are a group of Japanese poets of the Nara, Asuka and Heian periods selected by Fujiwara no Kintō as exemplars of Japanese poetic ability. There are five female poets among them...
.
Her poems are included into the anthologies Hyakunin Isshu
Hyakunin Isshu
is a traditional anthology style of compiling Japanese waka poetry where each contributor writes one poem for the anthology. Literally, it translates to "one hundred people, one poem [each]"...
, Gosen Wakashū etc.
Here is the poem No.38 from Hyakunin Isshu
Hyakunin Isshu
is a traditional anthology style of compiling Japanese waka poetry where each contributor writes one poem for the anthology. Literally, it translates to "one hundred people, one poem [each]"...
:
The Lady Ukon is supposed to have been deserted by her husband, and in this poem she regrets, not so much her own sorrow, as the fact that he has broken his sworn oath, and is therefore in danger of divine vengeance.