Price: 1400 yen Kyoto Shimbun Publishing Content Description It wasn't just men who made history. As women, wives, and mothers... 50 women wove tales of love against the backdrop of Kyoto. Table of Contents Burning (The dazzling beauty and talent that were envied - Ono no Komachi; Deep sorrow learned through a history of love - Izumi Shikibu, etc.) Drawing Near (The wife of a ruler who was not blessed with children - Kodai-in; A brilliant mentor who spurred her husband on - Kensho-in, etc.) Enduring (The "tragic flower" who had two husbands murdered - Oichi no Kata; Pride and a woman's determination for her child - Yodo-dono, etc.) Etching (A woman's life like a firefly's light - Senko; The unfortunate daughter who was passionately loved by her father - Kuno, etc.) Spinning (A Kyoto girl becomes the mother of a dog shogun - Keishoin; Passionate love for her child - Abutsu-ni, etc.) Author Introduction Hiroshi Horino [HORINO Hiroshi] Born in 1938. From Kannonji City, Kagawa Prefecture. Graduated from Kyoto University's Faculty of Letters, specializing in Philosophy. Joined Kyoto Shimbun Publishing in 1963, served as Social Affairs Editor, Editorial Director, and President of Kyoto Shimbun Planning and Business Company. Currently, Managing Director of Kyoto Shimbun Publishing. His books include "A Walk with Kyoto Thinkers" (co-authored, published by Kyoto Shimbun Publishing), etc. Resides in Joyo City, Kyoto Prefecture.