The Tale of Genji

The Tale of Genji - Paperback

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The Tale of Genji - Paperback

The Tale of Genji - Paperback

by Murasaki Shikibu
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by Kenchio Suyematsu (Translator), Alex Struik (Illustrator), Murasaki Shikibu (Author)

The Tale of Genji (Genji Monogatari) is a classic work of Japanese literature concerning life in the Imperial Household by the Japanese noblewoman and Lady Murasaki Shikibu in the early years of the 11th century, around the peak of the Heian period. Murasaki Shikibu (circa 973 - 1014 or 1025) was a Japanese novelist, poet and Lady-in-Waiting at the Imperial court during the Heian period. She is best known as the author of The Tale of Genji, written in Japanese between about 1000 and 1012.

Number of Pages: 298
Dimensions: 0.62 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN
Publication Date: September 18, 2012
ISBN9781479366071
Author Murasaki Shikibu
PublisherCreatespace Independent Publishing Platform
GenreLiterature
FormatPaperback
PublishedSeptember 2012
LanguageENG- English
Pages298
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Murasaki Shikibu

Murasaki Shikibu, born in 978, was a member of Japan's Fujiwara clan, which ruled behind the scenes during the Heian Period by providing the brides and courtesans of all the emperors. Lady Murasaki's rare literary talent, particularly her skill as a poet, secured her a place in the court of Empress Akiko. After the death of her husband, she cloistered herself to study Buddhism, raise her daughter, and write the world's first novel, Genji monogatari, the tale of the shining Prince Genji.

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