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Tale of Genji

by Murasaki Shikibu

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Written centuries before the time of Shakespeare and Chaucer, The Tale of Genji marks the birth of the novel — and after more than a millennium, this seminal work about the life and loves of Prince Genji, master poet, dancer, musician and painter, continues to enchant readers throughout the world. This version by Kencho Suematsu was the first-ever translation in English. Condensed, it's a quarter length of the unabridged text. Perfect for readers with limited time.

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One of the best-known and loved novels from early Japanese history.

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Written centuries before the time of Shakespeare and Chaucer, The Tale of Genji marks the birth of the novel — and after more than a millennium, this seminal work about the life and loves of Prince Genji, master poet, dancer, musician and painter, continues to enchant readers throughout the world. This version by Kencho Suematsu was the first-ever translation in English. Condensed, it's a quarter length of the unabridged text. Perfect for readers with limited time.

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This well-known tale of the amorous adventures of Prince Genji is widely considered world literature's first novel, and with its precise and poetic prose, it is also considered one of its finest.

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About the Author

Lady Murasaki Shikibu, born in 978, was a member of the famed Fujiwara clan-one of the most influential families of the Heian period. After the death of her husband, Shikibu immersed herself in Buddhism, and the religion's influence permeates her writing.

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ISBN:

9780804838238

Author:

Shikibu, Murasaki

Publisher:

Tuttle Publishing

Translator:

Suematsu, Kencho

Author:

Suematsu, Kencho

Subject:

Literary

Subject:

Classics

Subject:

Literature-A to Z

Subject:

Non-Classifiable

Edition Description:

Paperback

Series:

Tuttle Classics of Japanese Literature

Publication Date:

20061131

Binding:

TRADE PAPER

Grade Level:

General/trade

Language:

English

Pages:

224

Dimensions:

8 x 5.13 in 9 oz

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Product details 224 pages Tuttle Publishing - 2006-11-00 English 9780804838238 Reviews:

"Synopsis" by Firebrand,

One of the best-known and loved novels from early Japanese history.

"Synopsis" by Netread, Written centuries before the time of Shakespeare and Chaucer, The Tale of Genji marks the birth of the novel — and after more than a millennium, this seminal work about the life and loves of Prince Genji, master poet, dancer, musician and painter, continues to enchant readers throughout the world. This version by Kencho Suematsu was the first-ever translation in English. Condensed, it's a quarter length of the unabridged text. Perfect for readers with limited time.

"Synopsis" by Libri, This well-known tale of the amorous adventures of Prince Genji is widely considered world literature's first novel, and with its precise and poetic prose, it is also considered one of its finest.