Eiga Monogatari

Eiga Monogatari (栄花物語; trans., Story of Splendor) is a Japanese monogatari and epic account that relates events in the life of the imperial courtier Fujiwara no Michinaga. It is believed to have been written by a number of authors between 1028 and 1107 during the Heian era. It is notable for giving considerable credit to the Fujiwara family, especially Michinaga. It was translated into English by William H. and Helen Craig McCullough in 1980 as A Tale of Flowering Fortunes. It forms the basis for, and is frequently referenced in Fumiko Enchi's retelling, A Tale of False Fortunes.

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