院政期、『源氏物語』が権威を高め、影響を強めていくにつれ、物語そのものだけでなく物語作者への関心も急上昇します。その結果、〈紫式部〉をめぐる新たな物語＝伝説が登場します。伝説はいまも生きています。
As Genji Monogatari gained authority and wielded strong influence during the Insei period, interest in not only the narrative itself but also in its author soared manifold. It resulted in new stories and legends concerning Murasaki Shikibu that survive even today.
